SIGNS OF ALCOHOLISM IN WOMEN

Alcoholism is a growing problem in the cities among youngsters and people of all age groups and backgrounds. Not just in cities but in rural areas as well.

In the USA alone, 14 million adults are chronic heavy drinkers. They either abuse alcohol or are alcoholics. So what is considered 'heavy drinking'? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, drinking more than the amounts shown below would be considered heavy drinking.

• For a healthy men under the age of 65, consuming no more than four drinks a day or no more than fourteen drinks a week.

• For a healthy women under the age of 65, consuming no more than three drinks a day or no more than twelve drinks a week.

You will not be able to stop drinking even if you wish. Women always want to defend their drinking by citing a reason, which made them to drink. This is one of the signs of alcoholism in women (or men).

Women start drinking on account of emotional problems. When they lose their loved one, or if they are not happy with their family, they will start drinking.

If you think that you or someone you know may have a drink problem, there are some signs that will help you know for sure. Below are some ways to detect alcoholism.

Alcoholism can result in drastic health problems that create irreparable damage to the human body. Heavy drinking can cause serious damage to heart, brain, liver and other vital organs in your body. nTake a look at the diagram to see the impact alcohol has on your key organs.

Symptoms And Signs Of Alcoholism In Women

 Drinking Alone

 Making Excuses to Drink

 Drinking Needed to Function Daily

 Violent Episodes When Drinking

 Drinking Secretly

 Becoming Angry When Drinking

 Confronted About Drinking

 Poor Eating Habits

 No Care for Physical Appearance

 Trembling in the Morning

 Anger If Confronted About Drinking

  Can't Stop or Reduce Alcohol Consumption

 Memory Loss, Blackouts

 Nausea, Vomiting

If you are a female who drinks seven or more drinks a week or if you drink more than three drinks in one setting, this could be a sign of an alcohol problem.

While most of us may view this as casual or social drinking, having more than one drink or two at a party or social gathering or having to drink each and every day of the week is indeed cause for concern.

If you or the person you are concerned about are drinking in settings or at times that are inappropriate, this could be seen as a sign of alcohol addiction.

Alcoholics are recognized by their denial to realize or admit that they have a problem. So you will have to be clever in your attempt to recognize alcoholism in your friend or family member.

Understanding the warning signs and symptoms of alcoholism in women (or men) can be helpful in dealing with the 'drinking problem' and countering it. Serious chronic alcoholism can be helped, if the warning signs are detected, promptly.

Alcohol dependence can develop over the years and follows a generally predictable pattern. A tolerance of alcohol develops first, which means a person needs to consume greater amounts of alcohol before the same effect or feelings are noticed.

Over time, the person may lose control over their drinking and may not be able to stop even if or when they want to. And if alcohol consumption is reduced or stopped, withdrawal symptoms can be experienced which can range from annoying to life-threatening.

Drinking alone is considered to be the first and foremost warning sign. Alcoholics drink alone to hide their problems, plus they tend to consume more, while drinking alone.

People who have a drink problem will make an excuses for drinking. Chronic alcoholism makes a person want to drink and they need to drink  irrespective of the occasion.

This need to drink is another warning sign that is very obvious.

Another warning sign is the ‘inability' to control the alcohol intake. Alcoholics will become extremely dependent on the alcohol that they will be controlled by it.

Some will develop the tendency to talk incessantly on the topic in public and some will hide their drinking problem completely from others.

Another sign among the warning signs of alcoholism is the display of violent behavior in private or public.

Some alcoholics will become violent, they can transform into irrational and violent people. Violent behavior that accompanies drinking can be a very serious problem that has to be countered early.

These violent episodes will cost them their reputation, pride, goodwill, friends and family.

Another sign is drinking secretively. A few people will drink privately and secretly, without the knowledge of family or friends.

Mental instability can be a result of drinking a lot. Depression is a common problem that results from 'alcoholism'.

Anxiety and antisocial behavior are also common traits that are observed in alcoholics. Lack of focus is also another sign of alcoholism.

Alcoholics face many problems pertaining to difficulties related to concentration, effective communication and focus. They become ignorant of many issues and are inept to deal with those issues, due to their lack of focus.