If your loved one exhibits any or all of the following signs, then there is a definite chance that they are suffering from alcoholism:

• inability to stop drinking, doing drugs, gambling,...

• his/her drinking, drug use,... is getting worse.   It starts early in the day and continues throughout the day.

• his/her behavior is out of control.

• he/she has agreed to stop drinking, doing drugs, gambling,... but continually breaks the promise.

• he/she treats you badly when drinking or doing drugs, but does not seem to remember that the next day.

• he/she attempts to hide the drinking, drug use,...

• he/she is untruthful and manipulates you and others.

• he/she has tried to quit on several occassions, but could not.

• the behavior has impacted  work, family and friends.