you need a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover.you feel guilty or bad about your drinking.other people have been criticising your drinking.you feel you should cut down on your drinking.This often leads to "relief drinking" to avoid withdrawal symptoms.įind out more about the risks of alcohol misuse Am I drinking too much alcohol? seeing things that are not real (visual hallucinations).Severely dependent drinkers are often able to tolerate very high levels of alcohol in amounts that would dangerously affect or even kill some people.Ī dependent drinker usually experiences physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly cut down or stop drinking, including: If someone loses control over their drinking and has an excessive desire to drink, it's known as dependent drinking (alcoholism).ĭependent drinking usually affects a person's quality of life and relationships, but they may not always find it easy to see or accept this. damage to the brain, which can lead to problems with thinking and memoryĪs well as causing serious health problems, long-term alcohol misuse can lead to social problems for some people, such as unemployment, divorce, domestic abuse and homelessness.Persistent alcohol misuse increases your risk of serious health conditions, including: People who binge drink (drink heavily over a short period of time) are more likely to behave recklessly and are at greater risk of being in an accident. alcohol poisoning – this may lead to vomiting, fits (seizures) and falling unconscious.loss of personal possessions, such as wallets, keys or mobile phones.
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