FUNCTIONAL ALCOHOLICS
The classic picture we hold in our minds of an alcoholic is, one who drinks too much and whose life is falling apart. In reality, this is not always the case.
On appearance, some alcoholics give the impression of someone who is in control of their life.Beneath the calm appearance is someone who very often sneaks and frequently consumes the hard stuff. In many cases these individuals would rationalize by telling themselves that they for example, have a good paying job, a family, pay all their bill and behave in a manner that is considered stable.
Doctor Robert Heubner, PhD, of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns,"No one can drink heavily and maintain major responsibilities over long periods of time. If someone drinks heavily, it's going to catch up with them."
Some signs of heavy drinking are for women, more than three drinks a day or seven a week. For men, four or more per day, or 14 a week. Doing this puts you at risk, Dr. Huebner cautioned.
The classic picture we hold in our minds of an alcoholic is, one who drinks too much and whose life is falling apart. In reality, this is not always the case.
On appearance, some alcoholics give the impression of someone who is in control of their life.Beneath the calm appearance is someone who very often sneaks and frequently consumes the hard stuff. In many cases these individuals would rationalize by telling themselves that they for example, have a good paying job, a family, pay all their bill and behave in a manner that is considered stable.
Doctor Robert Heubner, PhD, of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns,"No one can drink heavily and maintain major responsibilities over long periods of time. If someone drinks heavily, it's going to catch up with them."
Some signs of heavy drinking are for women, more than three drinks a day or seven a week. For men, four or more per day, or 14 a week. Doing this puts you at risk, Dr. Huebner cautioned.