{"id":946,"date":"2021-03-09T05:15:26","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T05:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.beadaptify.com\/cartertreatment\/?p=946"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:53:19","slug":"how-to-spot-signs-of-alcoholism-in-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.beadaptify.com\/cartertreatment\/blog\/how-to-spot-signs-of-alcoholism-in-others\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot Signs of Alcoholism in Others"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"prose prose-lg max-w-none\">\n<div>\n<p>\u201cI need some help.\u201d The four words we wish someone struggling with addiction would say, but hardly ever do. When you watch a loved one develop an alcohol use disorder, you may be the first to notice their changing condition. Before you decide how to address the issue, though, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019ve been looking at the right indicators.<\/p>\n<h2>What Should I Watch For?<\/h2>\n<p>Observing someone\u2019s drinking habits at one event or on one day usually isn\u2019t sufficient to tell if they need help. They could be having an off day, or perhaps their drink was stronger than expected.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.beadaptify.com\/cartertreatment\/what-we-treat\/alcohol-addiction\/\">Alcohol use disorders<\/a>\u00a0are formed through a series of behaviors. Unhealthy drinking patterns are a good sign something is amiss.<\/p>\n<p>Though everyone\u2019s tolerance and safety thresholds are different, healthcare professionals use the following guidelines to determine whether someone needs to cut back. Anyone who drinks many times each month or multiple times a week, 3 or more drinks in a day, or 5 or more drinks at one time may have a drinking problem.<\/p>\n<p><b>When evaluating someone\u2019s drinking, it\u2019s also a good idea to consider how dependent they are. Consider questions like:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are they often drinking or hungover?<\/li>\n<li>Is their drinking affecting their performance at work or in school?<\/li>\n<li>Do they experience negative emotions or health effects when they drink, but continue to do so regularly?<\/li>\n<li>Is their tolerance higher than most peoples\u2019?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be hard to analyze someone\u2019s mental state through observation only, but if a loved one meets one or more of the points mentioned above, it might be time to take a deeper look.<\/p>\n<h2>Intoxication Affects People Differently<\/h2>\n<p>When pressured about their drinking, people with alcohol use disorders often try to hide their intoxication. Though we all know the common tells for drunkenness (slurred speech, difficulty walking, bloodshot eyes), reactions to alcohol vary greatly across our population.<\/p>\n<p><b>Some lesser-known signs of intoxication are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Twitching or tremors<\/li>\n<li>Speaking at a loud or inconsistent volume<\/li>\n<li>Responding to conversational points late<\/li>\n<li>Arguing or displaying aggressiveness<\/li>\n<li>Excessive (and uncharacteristic) friendliness<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness<\/li>\n<li>Moodiness or sudden behavioral shifts<\/li>\n<li>Memory lapses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you observe unusual conduct or rapid changes in demeanor, you may be seeing the effects of intoxication.<\/p>\n<h2>Know What Alcohol Poisoning Looks Like<\/h2>\n<p>While you\u2019re waiting for a loved one to come around to the idea of treatment, they may still be drinking. Sometimes a hands-off approach can be harmful. If they are exhibiting symptoms of alcohol overdose, they need medical help as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are some indicators:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Clammy, bluish, or pale skin<\/li>\n<li>Confusion or stupor<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty achieving or maintaining consciousness<\/li>\n<li>Slow or irregular breathing: More than 10 seconds between breaths, or fewer than 8 breaths per minute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alcohol poisoning kills an average of 6 people each day in America, so even if you\u2019re not completely sure someone is in danger, it\u2019s better to get them help than to wait and see.<\/p>\n<h2>Recovery Options for Suwanee and Cumming Residents<\/h2>\n<p>The Carter Treatment Center offers outpatient care so your loved ones can receive the professional help they need and deserve. Outpatient programs can be scheduled around existing school or work commitments, allowing a patient to keep up with parts of their routine. They\u2019re also much more affordable than residential treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If your loved one is ready for sobriety, we offer counseling and therapies to help them get back on track. Addressing the emotional need behind an addiction gives patients a better chance of overcoming it once and for all.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.beadaptify.com\/cartertreatment\/contact-us\/\">The Carter Treatment Center<\/a>\u00a0is dedicated to providing proven care options at the best prices for you.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want to learn more? Contact us\u00a0<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.beadaptify.com\/cartertreatment\/contact-us\/\"><b><i>online<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0or by phone at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:(470) 613-8167\">(470) 613-8167<\/a> to learn how we\u2019ve helped patients throughout Georgia build successful and sober lives.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI need some help.\u201d The four words we wish someone struggling with addiction would say, but hardly ever do. When you watch a loved one develop an alcohol use disorder, you may be the first to notice their changing condition. 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