What are the signs of alcohol addiction?

[Unregistered]

I suspect my father of drinking too much but he doesn't drink in the morning and I always think of alcoholics needing a drink with breakfast. What are the signs I should look for?

[Unregistered]

I don't think an alcoholic necessarily always drinks in the morning. It could come with other symptoms. I think one would be blackouts when they get drunk. I think it also depends on how often and how much drinking takes place.

[Unregistered]

Yeah, I don't think not having a drink with breakfast means he isn't an alcoholic. If his drinking impairs his relationships, it could be alcoholism. Or if he drinks every day, that could be a sign.

[Murph88]

My father is an alcoholic and he justifies it by waiting until 5:00 to start drinking. Then he pounds 8 or 9 beers within a span of 5 hours. If he has to drink everyday, and/or if he can't have just one drink, he is quite possibly an alcoholic.

[caringnurse]

If alcohol consumption is the top priority and he refuses to stop drinking in spite of its ill effects, you bet he is an alcoholic.

[aliciarm]

I am certain my dad is a "functioning alcoholic". He doesn't drink at home but when he goes out it is as though he cannot say no. He also cannot stop once he has started. Does your dad do any of that? Alcoholics do not necessarily drink all day everyday. Sometimes it is a matter of triggers and their repeated behavior when drinking.

[Clenbut]

I have faced this problem way back, when i was at home then no need of drinks, but after getting into the groove with others i cant stop myself from drinking, though i am not heavy drinker, but i want to get over it on any cost, if your father is doing such kind of things then he definitely need an rehabilitation therapy.

[denisebrown]

well i don't think so that your father is alcoholic. if he is drinking under 10 glasses he is normal. , don't need to think too much until and unless he create any trouble for you.