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You’re guilty of second-degree alcohol abuse if you’re a woman who has more than three drinks every day or more than 21 drinks per week. If you’re a man who has more than five drinks every day or 35 drinks per week, then you’re guilty of abusing the alcoholic drink too. Drinking alcohol becomes a problem when we have to “drink to sleep” or “drink to relax” or when we’re consuming alcohol to avoid sadness, to be more sociable or to overcome a hangover. Alcohol abuse is different from alcohol dependence because there is no withdrawal or physical tolerance involved, but rather, a psychological affinity for drinking.
Can problem drinkers simply cut down on alcohol consumption to combat their abuse of alcohol? The answer to this popular question all depends upon the individual. For the most successful recovery from alcoholism, abstinence is really the only cure. On the other hand, people who have experienced alcohol related problems, but aren’t actually alcohol dependent, may be able to cut back on their own. Before hitting “rock bottom,” it’s recommended that the drinkers stop covering up their alcohol consumption, read information on alcoholism to assess the situation and avoid situations where alcohol will be involved.
Approximately 1/13 of adults are guilty of alcohol abuse. They say “everything is fine in moderation,” but binge drinkers have started to crossover into the realm of irrational love for alcohol consumption. It can be easy to move from having a few drinks with friends to drinking ten or more drinks after a bad day at work or a particularly painful breakup. The recovering alcoholic can find the journey to be extremely difficult if all of his or her friends are still binge drinking each weekend; therefore, a good solution is to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to find strength and support. Independent behavioral modification counseling is another avenue if you’re not into anything religious, although there will be some cost involved that may or may not be covered by your health insurance provider. Naturally, the cheapest solution is just to abstain, but don’t be afraid to seek addiction treatment if your alcohol consumption is impeding your health and happiness.
Before alcohol abuse ruins your life, consider the driving factors that led you to alcohol consumption. Are you masking depression, social anxiety or stress? Are you just drinking in social settings or are you a lone wolf drinker? Do you feel like your entire life is out of control? There are many ways to attack the problem and restore a sense of balance and control in your life. It can be hard for us to admit that we need help, but the boost we get from a professional is priceless.
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