Have I Got A Drinking Problem – A Frequently Asked Question

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by Ed Philips

I hate to say this but if you are questioning your drinking habits and patterns you more than likely have a drinking problem. If those around you are commenting on your drinking then you may want to listen up. If alcohol is negatively affecting your life and you are continuing to drink then you DO have a drinking problem.

While there may not seem to be any silver linings in this cloud I can say with authority that there is a silver lining - the majority of people who wish to stop drinking can do so with nothing more than willpower. It is not uncommon for many people who drink on a regular basis to reach a point where they simply decide to quit, whether it is for medical reasons or social.

Unfortunately many don't have the willpower to quit cold turkey and find themselves reaching for a drink. When this occurs the problem becomes one of dependency and even abuse. It is when this behavior becomes normal that the point of alcoholism is reached.

Having a drinking problem affects both you and your family, but the good news is that there is help at hand. First you should see your Doctor who will advice you which specialized health care centers can help you to stop drinking. Rehab centers and Alcoholic Anonymous are also excellent medical institutions that have helped so many people to cut alcohol out of their lives.

You will also find many forums and blogs on the internet that help to giving you the necessary will power to carry on with an alcohol free life, It is so important to relate to people that suffer from the same illness as you as a lifeline to carry out a normal life without alcohol messing things up again.

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