Signs of problem drinking
If you are unsure if your alcohol use is a problem, the following questions may help:
Is my drinking a habit? YES, if you regularly drink to:
- Socialise with other regular drinkers
- Binge drink to enjoy yourself
- Relax, relieve anxiety or go to sleep
- Be more comfortable in social situations
- Avoid thinking about sad or unpleasant things
Is my drinking a problem? YES, if it contributes to:
- Relationships or family problems
- Work or money problems
- Health or emotional problems
- Legal problems
Is my drinking serious? YES, if causing:
- Have tried to stop drinking for a week or so but only quit for a few days
- Find other people make comments to you about your drinking
- Have a drink in the morning to get yourself going after drinking heavily the night before
- Can’t remember what happened while you were drinking
- Have hurt yourself or someone else as a result of your drinking