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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an alcoholic is someone who has drinking problems and drinks alcohol continuously. They can also be anyone who drinks more than four standard drinks per day on average or anyone who cannot stop drinking even after negative consequences have occurred repeatedly. If you suspect that you may have an alcohol problem, take this quiz to find out if you may be an alcoholic.
How do you know if you're an alcoholic
If you suspect that you may have a problem with alcohol, take this quiz to find out if you’re an alcoholic. In this quiz, we’ll ask you questions about your drinking habits. Mark the answer that best describes you.
When you’re done with the quiz, we’ll provide you with out opinion based on your answers and some brief advice about your drinking habits.
If you’re unsure about whether or not you have a drinking problem, this quiz can help you answer that question.
Keep in mind that no one’s drinking habits are perfect. We all have days where we drink more than we’d like to. However, if you’re finding yourself drinking more than you’d like to regularly, you may have a problem.
Question 1: Do you drink more than usual?
If you’re finding yourself drinking more than you used to, that could be a sign that you have a drinking problem. This could be because your body is used to a certain amount of alcohol, so you have to drink more to feel its effects.
This is especially true if you’ve built up a tolerance for alcohol as a result of drinking regularly over a long period. When you drink more than you used to, you’re more likely to experience negative consequences as a result.
Some of these consequences include trouble at work or school, legal problems, and interpersonal issues with friends and family members.
Question 2: Do you often feel guilty or ashamed after drinking?
If you often feel guilty or ashamed after drinking, that’s a sign that you may have a drinking problem. When you feel guilty or ashamed after drinking, that’s usually because you know you should stop or limit your drinking, but you don’t.
Depending on your situation, feeling guilty or ashamed after drinking could be a sign that you have a drinking problem.
If you have a drinking problem, you’re likely drinking more than you should be. As a result, you’re likely to experience negative consequences as a result of your drinking.
Question 3: Do you have a problem stopping or limiting your drinking?
When you have a problem stopping or limiting your drinking, that means you keep drinking even when you know you should stop or limit your drinking.
When you have a problem stopping or limiting your drinking, you’re likely to experience negative consequences as a result.
Some of these consequences include:
- Getting into fights
- Driving while intoxicated
- Legal issues, such as getting a DUI or getting arrested for public intoxication
Question 4: Do you need alcohol to function or feel happy?
If you need alcohol to function or feel happy, you’re likely drinking too much. Many people who are alcoholic feel the need to keep drinking in order to feel happy or even function in every day life.
If you are at this stage, you should seek professional help with your problem. It can also start affecting you work or family life if left untreated.
Some of these consequences include:
- Getting fired
- Getting arrested
- Experiencing problems in your relationships with family members and friends
What is alcoholism?
Alcoholism is a disease that causes you to depend on alcohol. In other words, it’s a condition where you drink too much and have an uncontrollable urge to drink even when you know it’s harmful to your health.
When you have alcoholism, you can’t control how much or how often you drink. Alcoholism is a disease that’s characterized by three things - a craving for alcohol, loss of control when you drink, and continued use despite negative consequences.
Is drinking every night a sign of alcoholism?
If you’re drinking every night, that could be a sign that you have a drinking problem. However, it’s important to keep in mind that many people drink every day without having a problem.
When you’re drinking every night, you’re likely drinking more than you should be.
Depending on your situation, drinking every night could be a sign that you have a drinking problem. When you drink every night, you’re likely drinking too much.
Did you answer yes to one or more of those questions?
If you’ve taken this quiz, your results will let you know whether or not you have a drinking problem. If you suspect that you have a drinking problem, it’s important to get help as soon as possible.
Many alcohol treatment centers across the country can help you with everything from getting the courage to seek help to find the best treatment program for you.