What is Alcohol Abuse?

Alcohol abuse is defined as continued use of alcohol despite serious drug-related problems and impairment in social and occupational functioning. It causes serious health-related problems as well as disturbed social and interpersonal relationships.

Signs a person is Addicted to Alcohol

• Difficulty in reducing the amount of alcohol intake.

• More and more increased use of alcohol.

• A significant time of a day is spent using, obtaining, and suffering from alcohol use.

• Failed to complete obligations and tasks at work, school, or home.

• Physical health-related complications.

• Avoiding social gatherings and events.

• Withdrawal symptoms when not taking alcohol.

How can you help a person who is addicted to alcohol?

There are different therapies available for people who are suffering from alcohol abuse.

Individual therapy

Help the person change alcohol abuse-related thoughts, works on triggers, and motivate the person to change.

Group therapy

Involve many members with the same problem and they encourage and motivate each other to change and work on their alcohol abuse. It is often led by a professional.

Medications

Used for symptom management, especially withdrawal symptoms. Mostly paired with individual or group therapy for effective outcomes.