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Being able to identify the signs of alcoholism and drug addiction can usually be done via a few different ways. Typically it always starts with a gut feeling that there is a problem, but to be sure you want something more in the way of hard proof.

It also depends on which side of the fence you’re looking at the problem. Are you wanting to know the signs of addiction for your own benefit because you’re worried about your own alcohol or drug intake?

Or are you concerned about a spouse, child, lover, or friend? There aren’t necessarily any infallible guidelines, but hopefully I can provide you with a few things to look out for and should you then want more information, just visit the links provided to my website.

When looking for physical symptoms of alcoholism and addiction – liver problems are always a key indicator (though somewhat difficult to pick up without an official Doctor’s examination) – but can manifests as fatigue and a number of others things. High Blood Pressure is another key indicator.

When looking at the more typical signs of addiction – an increase in tolerance for alcohol or drugs, withdrawals, and failed promises to reduce your intake are common.

I guess from my side, the signs that I always look out for to indicate that things are seriously wrong, is when you begin to lose yourself, and everyday issues that used to fine are impacted – which can be anything from relationships, jobs, college and friendships.

There are also some pretty good psychometric type alcoholism tests and drug addiction tests that are pretty accurate in helping you determine whether or not there is indeed an addiction problem. I can’t go into all the info here I’m afraid, but be sure to follow the links provided.

So, being able to identify an addiction in yourself or someone you care about, can be done in a few different ways. Read up on the various symptoms and signs, try a psychometric type test, and you should then have a reasonably good idea if indeed there is a genuine problem.

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