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While alcoholism is a destructive disorder that could destroy lives, some individuals who have a problem with it manage to hold down big responsibilities and difficult jobs. From the outside, these so-called high-functioning alcoholics appear to have it all together. They could drive great cars, reside in excellent areas, and make a significant income.
Just because they're high-functioning doesn't mean that they are suffering from the consequences of alcohol. They are still at risk of hurting themselves and those near them. For instance, a pilot nursing a hangover, a doctor operating with trembling hands, or a banker handling large amounts of cash are each at-risk of causing terrible tragedies if they continue on their dysfunctional path.
Here are some symptoms that can guide you in detecting these ticking time bombs:
1. They consume alcohol as an alternative to eating.
Alcoholics will routinely change meals with a few cocktails, lose interest in food completely, or substitute mealtime as an excuse to begin consuming alcohol.
2. They may wake up with no hangover, even after numerous alcoholic beverages.
Drinking alcohol routinely over a long period of time can easily cause the body to become dependent on alcohol. Typically high-functioning alcoholics are able to drink a lot without the punishing hangover that torments the periodic drinker.
3. Not drinking makes them cranky, anxious, or uncomfortable.
If an alcoholic is required to avoid drinking, his/her body commonly reacts adversely, as they are dependent on the sedative effects of alcohol. Abruptly stopping could trigger stress and anxiety, anxiousness, perspiring, an abnormally fast heartbeat, and even convulsions.
4. Their patterns of conduct change considerably while intoxicated on booze.
Alcoholics may transform considerably when they consume alcohol. A typically mild-mannered individual might end up being aggressive, or make impulsive choices.
5. They cannot have only two drinks.
An alcoholic has a problem quiting, and might even finish other people's' drinks. Alcohol will never be left on the table, and there is always a pretext for "another round.".
6. Periods of memory loss or "blacking out" are common
Many alcoholics will participate in adventures that they cannot recall the next day. They might not seem significantly intoxicated at the time, but they're not able to recall events that took place.
7. Attempts to talk about alcohol related incidents are met with aggression and denial.
When challenged with concerns surrounding their alcohol usage, heavy users will usually fall back to denial or aggression, making conversation challenging.
8. They always have a great explanation for why they consume alcohol.
A lot of alcoholics will have a relatively rational reason for their actions if flat denial or aggression is not the chosen means of avoidance. Anxiety at work, issues at home, or a bounty of social activities are typical reasons to account for their detrimental actions.
9. They conceal their alcohol.
Numerous alcoholics will consume alcohol alone, or sneak drinks from a container in a desk or in their vehicle. This kind of concealed drinking is a tremendous warning sign and there is no other reason for this behavior besides alcohol addiction.
Let's keep our society productive, safe, and sober by by being observant for problematic conduct in order to get these struggling coworkers, family, and close friends the help they require.
While alcoholism is a devastating health problem that can and does ruin lives, some people who struggle with it are able to hold down huge duties and demanding jobs. From the outside, these supposed high-functioning alcoholics seem to have it all together. They can drive great cars, live in fantastic communities, and make a substantial income.
Just because they're high-functioning doesn't suggest that they're immune to the results of alcohol. A pilot nursing a hangover, a doctor performing surgery with unsteady hands, or a money-lender handling huge amounts of cash are each at-risk of causing terrible disasters if they stay on their dysfunctional course.
Just because they're high-functioning doesn't mean that they are suffering from the consequences of alcohol. They are still at risk of hurting themselves and those near them. For instance, a pilot nursing a hangover, a doctor operating with trembling hands, or a banker handling large amounts of cash are each at-risk of causing terrible tragedies if they continue on their dysfunctional path.
Here are some symptoms that can guide you in detecting these ticking time bombs:
1. They consume alcohol as an alternative to eating.
Alcoholics will routinely change meals with a few cocktails, lose interest in food completely, or substitute mealtime as an excuse to begin consuming alcohol.
2. They may wake up with no hangover, even after numerous alcoholic beverages.
Drinking alcohol routinely over a long period of time can easily cause the body to become dependent on alcohol. Typically high-functioning alcoholics are able to drink a lot without the punishing hangover that torments the periodic drinker.
3. Not drinking makes them cranky, anxious, or uncomfortable.
If an alcoholic is required to avoid drinking, his/her body commonly reacts adversely, as they are dependent on the sedative effects of alcohol. Abruptly stopping could trigger stress and anxiety, anxiousness, perspiring, an abnormally fast heartbeat, and even convulsions.
4. Their patterns of conduct change considerably while intoxicated on booze.
Alcoholics may transform considerably when they consume alcohol. A typically mild-mannered individual might end up being aggressive, or make impulsive choices.
5. They cannot have only two drinks.
An alcoholic has a problem quiting, and might even finish other people's' drinks. Alcohol will never be left on the table, and there is always a pretext for "another round.".
6. Periods of memory loss or "blacking out" are common
Many alcoholics will participate in adventures that they cannot recall the next day. They might not seem significantly intoxicated at the time, but they're not able to recall events that took place.
7. Attempts to talk about alcohol related incidents are met with aggression and denial.
When challenged with concerns surrounding their alcohol usage, heavy users will usually fall back to denial or aggression, making conversation challenging.
8. They always have a great explanation for why they consume alcohol.
A lot of alcoholics will have a relatively rational reason for their actions if flat denial or aggression is not the chosen means of avoidance. Anxiety at work, issues at home, or a bounty of social activities are typical reasons to account for their detrimental actions.
9. They conceal their alcohol.
Numerous alcoholics will consume alcohol alone, or sneak drinks from a container in a desk or in their vehicle. This kind of concealed drinking is a tremendous warning sign and there is no other reason for this behavior besides alcohol addiction.
Let's keep our society productive, safe, and sober by by being observant for problematic conduct in order to get these struggling coworkers, family, and close friends the help they require.
While alcoholism is a devastating health problem that can and does ruin lives, some people who struggle with it are able to hold down huge duties and demanding jobs. From the outside, these supposed high-functioning alcoholics seem to have it all together. They can drive great cars, live in fantastic communities, and make a substantial income.
Just because they're high-functioning doesn't suggest that they're immune to the results of alcohol. A pilot nursing a hangover, a doctor performing surgery with unsteady hands, or a money-lender handling huge amounts of cash are each at-risk of causing terrible disasters if they stay on their dysfunctional course.
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