Phases of Alcoholism

The first warning sign of alcoholism is you would need more drinks to get the same pleasurable.

There are three distinctly noticeable phases in alcoholism. Each phase has its signs and symptoms.

The Early Phase

The Middle Phase

The Chronic Phase

The Early Phase

Increased Tolerance: This is the first warning sign of the development of alcoholism. You would need more drinks to get the same pleasurable feeling, which you got earlier with just one or two drinks.

Blackouts: This is not going unconscious or falling flat. During a black out, you may go through many activities like walking, talking, even driving a vehicle ‘apparently normally’, but have no recollection of them afterwards.

Preoccupation with Drinking: Even when you are not drinking, you are preoccupied with when and how you can get the next drink.

Avoiding Any Talk About Alcohol: Despite the preoccupation, you do not want to discuss your craving with anybody. Even if you have boasted earlier of you capacity to drink, you want to avoid the subject now.

(To be continued)

(Source: Webhealthecentre.com)