How notice who is an alcoholic?

Typically, the last person to be aware that he/she has a serious drinking problem is the alcoholic himself/herself - they are in denial. Some signs and symptoms of alcoholism include:

Drinking alone and in secret.

Not being able to limit how much alcohol is consumed.

Not being able to remember chunks of time.

Having rituals and being irritated when these rituals are disturbed or commented on.

Dropping hobbies and activities the person used to enjoy; losing interest in them.

Feeling an urge to drink.

Having stashes of alcohol in unlikely places.

Having relationship, work or money problems or problems with the law.

Requiring a larger quantity of alcohol to feel its effect.

Nausea, sweating, or even shaking when not drinking.