Am I am Alcoholic? Here's How to Tell

If you find yourself waking up in a haze after a drunken night and wondering, am I an alcoholic then you are not alone. There are millions of people that have some kind of drinking problem and many different avenues through which you can seek help. The first step is to take a hard and honest look at yourself and your drinking habits. Start keeping track of your drinking to see if any patterns emerge. You may also want to quiz yourself about whether or not your drinking has had any negative effects.

A hangover is not a sure sign you are an alcoholic, but it does mean you imbibed more than your body could handle. If you are suffering from hangovers on a weekly basis or more often than that you may have a problem. Have you ever missed work because of a hangover? If so, then you can count that as problematic. Often drunk people do things they regret later. Does this apply to you? If so, you may want to learn more about alcoholism.

What is alcoholism anyway? While there is no definition written in stone, alcoholism is a disease where the sufferer is compelled to consume alcohol regardless of the consequences, usually in a chronic or compulsive way. It is a disease that progresses in severity, meaning if the alcoholic continues drinking they will become worse over time. Alcoholism can lead to broken relationships, health problems and even death. Just take a look at how many drunk drivers kill innocent people or themselves around the world each day. Even if you don't ever drink and drive, you could suffer from alcoholic liver disease or worse, cirrhosis of the liver. Fatal alcohol poisoning is another risk for heavy drinkers.

When it comes to alcoholism, fact of the matter is that it's better to be safe than sorry. If you suspect you have a problem, head to your doctor or an alcohol counselor immediately. They can teach you more about alcoholism and help you answer your question of 'am I am alcoholic?' If the answer is yes, treatment options will be discussed. There are many types of treatment, including outpatient, inpatient, alternative medicine and traditional medicine. What works for one person may be worthless to another, so find which type of treatment best suits your personality, your life and your level of alcoholism.

 

 

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Calendar of events - The Daily News Journal

Calendar of events
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Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: 6 pm (two meetings at same time: one for men, one for women), every Sunday, Integrity House treatment center, 2316 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro. For more info, call AA Central office, 615-831-1050.

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02/04-05/12 online Saturday-Sunday calendar - Yakima Herald-Republic

02/04-05/12 online Saturday-Sunday calendar
Yakima Herald-Republic
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 509-453-7680. AA local office location is 518-A 20th Avenue near Englewood, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com. FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST -- 8:30-10 am at Sun Valley Church, .

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Myths and facts help teens understand underage alcohol abuse
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Upcoming health and wellness events - Detroit Free Press

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Detroit Free Press
Alcoholics Anonymous: Open meeting at main dining room. 7-8 pm today and Feb. 12. Chelsea Community Hospital, White Oak Center, 775 S. Main, Chelsea. 734-475-6051. Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management seminar: Physician-directed seminars for .

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Group Wants Higher Taxes on Alcohol
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How Well Does AA Work? - TheFix.com

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How Well Does AA Work?
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Over the years, dozens of studies have tried to analyze the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous. But reports about the group's success rate are contradictory and sometimes surprising. The fellowhsip of AA is crucial to success.

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Downtoearthvideo.com Releases Their Alcohol Abuse Statistics Report for 2011
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Cops Mix Booze, Policing In Silence
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Group wants to tax spirits to fight alcohol abuse
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Alcoholics Anonymous has daily meetings here - Ridgefield Press

Alcoholics Anonymous has daily meetings here
Ridgefield Press
Alcoholics Anonymous, the self-help group, has meetings every day of the week in Ridgefield. EURœTired of waking up with a hangover and wondering what you did last night?EUR said a local AA leader. EURœCome to an AA meeting here in Ridgefield.

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AA friend's death rocks Demi - Adelaide Now

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AA friend's death rocks Demi
Adelaide Now
DEMI Moore's despair over the death of the friend who supported her at Alcoholics Anonymous may have led to her collapse this week, it was claimed yesterday. The troubled actress was overcome with grief when she attended the funeral of Patsy Rugg, 70, .
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FdL & Area Group Watch - Week of Feb. 5 - Fond du Lac Reporter

FdL & Area Group Watch - Week of Feb. 5
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Demi Moore: Loss of AA sponsor Patsy Rugg and the breakdown that left her in . - Daily Mail

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Demi Moore: Loss of AA sponsor Patsy Rugg and the breakdown that left her in .
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Raise tax on Arizona alcohol sales, group proposes
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Minimum alcohol price across island planned to tackle abuse
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