Sometimes family members, friends, or coworkers
recognize that a person needs help for an alcohol use problem before the person
does. This is usually because the person is in denial about drinking and does
not think treatment is needed. A person in denial might make excuses for his or
her drinking or blame other people or circumstances. People in denial
might:
- Not think they have a problem with alcohol.
They might say something like, "I can handle my drinking. I have never lost a
job (been in trouble with the law, had a fight with anyone) because of
it."
- Make excuses about why they drink, such as, "I have such a
stressful job. I need to have a drink in the evening to wind down and
relax."
- Blame other people for their drinking: "You'd drink too, if
you had a boss like mine."
People who drink heavily over many years might develop
other health conditions as a result of drinking, along with problems with
family and work relationships and legal problems (such as being arrested for
drunk driving). Treatment can help prevent or reduce such problems.
A person in denial might make excuses for his or her
drinking and blame other people or circumstances.
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correct.
A person in denial might make excuses for his
or her drinking and blame other people or circumstances. A person in denial
might think that alcohol is not a problem because he or she holds a job or has
never been in an accident.
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incorrect.
A person in denial might make excuses for his
or her drinking and blame other people or circumstances. A person in denial
might think that alcohol is not a problem because he or she holds a job or has
never been in an accident.
A person with an alcohol use problem does not usually
develop any health problems related to alcohol.
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incorrect.
People with alcohol use problems can develop
health problems related to alcohol. They might also develop problems in other
areas of their lives, such as problems with family and work relationships.
People with alcohol dependence and other alcohol use problems might also have
social problems and legal problems, such as traffic violations or accidents, as
a result of drinking alcohol.
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correct.
People with alcohol use problems can develop
health problems related to alcohol. They might also develop problems in other
areas of their lives, such as problems with family and work relationships.
People with alcohol dependence and other alcohol use problems might also have
social problems and legal problems, such as traffic violations or accidents, as
a result of drinking alcohol.