Friday, December 9, 2011

Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictive Behavior

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that is harmful to the drinker or others. The following situations, occurring repeatedly in a 12-month period, would be indicators of alcohol abuse:
 
  • Missing work or skipping child care responsibilities because of drinking
 
  • Drinking in situations that are dangerous, such as before or while driving
 
  • Being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or for hurting someone while drunk
 
  • Continuing to drink even though there are ongoing alcohol-related tensions with friends and family

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