Ask Sageadvice 2- Alcoholism Affecting Relationships

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Alcoholics are people who are addicted to alcohol and experience withdrawal symptoms like palpitations, shakiness, restlessness, etc. when they try to quit which rarely is out of choice. Alcoholics do not realize the damage they are causing to their bodies, relationships and work. In fact, they have the misconception of alcohol not affecting anyone else which of course is not true as the family members of alcoholics go through a lot of trouble financially, mentally and in some cases physically too while dealing with an alcoholic. 

Following are some of the ways highlighted by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in which alcohol affects relationships: 

- Neglecting assigned duties: Alcohol impairs our cognitive and mental functioning which is likely to show in work performance and household responsibilities manifesting as neglect. 
- Requires time to get rid of hangovers: One common side effect of drinking alcohol more than a limit is hangovers and it requires time to get yourself back to a normal state of functioning. Time wasted during hangovers may significantly disrupt commitments ...
... in one's life. 
- Getting into legal trouble: Drinking can increase a person’s likelihood of getting into fights, displaying disorderly conduct in public, driving under the influence, and becoming involved in domestic disputes or violence.
- Not knowing when to stop: Alcohol is addictive in nature and can lead to physical dependence. Although a person who is physically dependent is not necessarily addicted, ongoing drinking is a slippery slope that can lead to addiction.

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