Addiction, Treatment and Recovery

All Signs Point to Alcoholism, but Help is Available
August 9th, 2011 / Recovery News / Thomas McLellan Ph.D.
I was recently asked, “Am I am alcoholic ?” The person asking the question specifically said that when he drinks, he loses control, doesn’t know when to stop and becomes belligerent toward family and friends.  When sober, he honestly feels he wants to quit. I’ll begin with the end message:  He has come to an important point in his life, realizing that drinking is clearly making his life worse and troubling him.  I say that if one’s “gut” is saying worry, don’t ignore that warning. While this is worrisome, there is also good news; it is the beginning of what can...