From someone who's stopped drinking here are a few signs...I wasnt physically addicted to booze (alcoholism), but I definitely had a problem with it (alcoholic).
1 - Does drinking affect your relationships?
2 - Does drinking affect your job?
3 - Does drinking change who you are when you're drunk (eg. get in fights / mean)
4 - Do you drink alone + get tipsy / loaded
5 - Do you drink to get drunk?
I use to drink alone, with buddies, etc. and it was definitely affecting relationships, my job, and my health. For me it was actually quite liberating to stop. Been 2-1/2 years and I still crave the sauce sometimes (like this weekend at the Grey Cup!!). But I just let loose, cut a mean rug, and still have a great time. Not to mention I save a FORTUNE!!
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