Alcoholism - warning signs

What are the signs which may indicate that a persons is may be addicted to alcohol

[raymondlin]

One year alcohol free. I stopped on memorial day weekend last year. Cravings, thoughts, self talk, sneaking around, hiding stuff, has fade away. How? My mother in law, sister in law, and her son . All moved out. I have the house back. The energy bill down. Peace and quiet. No pills or therapy help. Just peace and quiet and my house back.
Update: still havent a drop, no cravings, barely a thought,

[ghengis]

Ten years sober, well done everyone else. Thing is, when I was drinking I'd have avoided this like the plague, because I knew. The shame was excruciating.

[SlumberBeark]

once you resist the temptation a few times, the cravings get weaker.

[davidmcdowell]

I quit when covid-19 hit...I figured a couple of weeks should do me good...3 1/2 years later covid is still around and I feel great!

[rupjyotidasactorvlogs]

I have gone 90 days without a single drop of alcohol.

[james_daniels]

If you can go two full days without any alcohol then you definitely don’t have a physical dependence yet. Which is really good because that’s when it gets really dangerous. Once you physically need alcohol to function is when you might need medical care to stop. If you’re noticing withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop or cut back then you know you’re addicted physically. Withdrawals usually start within 6-24 hours after your last drink when stopping or cutting back. That’s all not to say you don’t have a problem with alcohol when you do drink though. If it’s affecting your life negatively when you do drink you might have a problem. If it’s affecting your work and social and family life. If you’re drinking and driving. If you’re engaging in other dangerous and risky behavior. That is to say doing things you wouldn’t do sober. When you do drink if you can’t stop once you start drinking or you’re drinking high amounts in a short period of time, which is called binge drinking. These are all signs that it is an alcohol abuse disorder now.

[harriseppanen]

Thanks, good advice, I will cut back on my consumption,

[bertieschitz-peas]

Red spider capillaries on your ankles is a sure sign you're over doing the booze, seeing pink elephants is end stage alcoholism.

[dadachimbo]

There has never been any correlation between binge drinking, daily drinking and alcohol dependence. If you use alcohol as a crutch then you need to get help for the underlying issues. Quitting drinking will not help you do this whatsoever and will ensure that you relapse.

[lnn]

One day sober and I trying really hard I’ve lost good jobs and people in my life because of alcohol

[TheGweedMan]

I have been alcohol free for 28, 105 days. To those who been able to completely stop drinking I say well done. For those who haven’t you know exactly what’s coming yet you won’t stop. More and more people are stopping every day because the science has been testing and finally they’ve determined that NO ALCHOL IS SAFE TO DRINK!! “Moderate drinking“ is no longer considered safe and there are no benefits either.

[scottb]

I only drink on the days that end with "Y" so I think I'm ok.

[TheGweedMan]

I can’t understand what she’s saying. Personally, I believe any amount of alcohol has been proven to be very dangerous for every human being!

[cookeeee]

I have been dry 10 years. I have HEPATOSPLENOMEGALY. I would love nothing more than a pint of liquor . But I'll wait & have it tomorrow 😢😊

[PhilJohn-jz]

AA programme of living sobriety rocks,

[Starchaser]

With regard to this lady's accent, she is South African

[gildedage]

TRIGGER WARNING: It'll take 3 Long Island Ice Teas (12oz.) to get through this video. Good Luck!

[SnæfsSnæfs]

I have a serious alcohol problem, i need help. Just chugged 6 pack of stella.

[eimkei]

I struggled to understand the lady's accent and with the audio/visual being slightly out of sync. I had to give up after a minute or so.

[turtlehead]

I'm watching this, in my car parked in a Wal-Mart parking lot. I'm going to sleep here for the 3rd night in a row. We got in another fight. Not over my drinking per se, but I know my drinking was a catalyst to it.

I sit here, with $160 in my bank account, a few more white claws in me (I'm not driving anywhere. Camping out. One of thing I don't do is do is drink and drive), having to work at 7AM, with no shower or anything available.

I need to admit the truth. To myself and to my family. I'm just so scared of what that looks like.