by Carl-Peter

Being able to identify the signs of alcoholism and drug addiction can usually be done via a few different ways. Typically it always starts with a gut feeling that there is a problem, but to be sure you want something more in the way of hard proof.

Your opinion can also be affected depending on what perspective you’re looking at the problem from. Is it you that you’re worried about and so want to be able to recognize the signs of addiction for your own understanding?

You may instead be anxious about someone else - whether it be a family member or friend. Even though there are no hard and fast signs - I’ll try and give you some ideas as to what to look out for - and if you then want more detailed guidelines and information, please visit my website.

When looking for physical symptoms of alcoholism and addiction - liver problems are always a key indicator (though somewhat difficult to pick up without an official Doctor’s examination) - but can manifests as fatigue and a number of others things. High Blood Pressure is another key indicator.

When looking at the more typical signs of addiction - an increase in tolerance for alcohol or drugs, withdrawals, and failed promises to reduce your intake are common.

I always say though that when your drinking or drug using begins to affect your own sense of well-being and you begin to struggle with things you didn’t previously on a day to day basis like relationships, work etc. that you know there is a real problem.

There are also some pretty good psychometric type alcoholism tests and drug addiction tests that are pretty accurate in helping you determine whether or not there is indeed an addiction problem. I can’t go into all the info here I’m afraid, but be sure to follow the links provided.

So, being able to identify an addiction in yourself or someone you care about, can be done in a few different ways. Read up on the various symptoms and signs, try a psychometric type test, and you should then have a reasonably good idea if indeed there is a genuine problem.

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