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Everyone likes a drink now and then, but when excessive drinking becomes a habit, it\u2019s known as an alcohol use disorder (AUD). An AUD poses serious risks to the health and safety of the individual in question and requires treatment at both an alcohol detox center and an alcohol rehab facility. If you fear your spouse might be drinking too much, here are some signs to be on the lookout for.<\/p>\n
Obviously, one big sign of an AUD is drinking a lot. The amount that\u2019s safe to drink on a daily basis\u00a0varies between men and women<\/a>. For men, drinking more than four drinks in a single day or 14 drinks per week greatly raises the risk of an AUD. For women, drinking more than three drinks in a single day or seven drinks per week is enough to raise the risk.<\/p>\n Your spouse might also engage in binge drinking, which is five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women in about two hours. If your spouse engages in binge drinking five or more days in a week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration classifies this as heavy alcohol use.<\/p>\n For most people, one or two drinks are enough to get a buzz started. For your wife or husband, however, one or two drinks is nowhere near enough to get them tipsy. While one drink might have sufficed in the past, now they might need five or six drinks before they feel anything. This is known as increased tolerance<\/a>, and it happens because their body has adjusted to constantly having alcohol.<\/p>\n Does your spouse wake up in the morning complaining of the shakes? If so, they could be suffering alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These show up whenever your spouse doesn\u2019t have a drink for a while. Other symptoms to watch out for include:<\/p>\n Craving a cold one after work is normal, but for your spouse,\u00a0the craving goes deeper than that<\/a>. They might feel as though they won\u2019t survive unless they get a swig of alcohol. These cravings can come at any time or during any situation, leading them to drink in places where it wouldn\u2019t normally be acceptable.<\/p>\n After a session of heavy drinking, it\u2019s common to experience a hangover, which is when you feel sick and achy as your body recovers. For your wife or husband, being hungover might be a part of everyday life. They might constantly feel ill and complain about it.<\/p>\n Has your wife or husband given up on some of the things they love in favor of drinking more? If so, this is a definite sign of an AUD. Instead of going out with their friends, hitting the gym, or reading a good book, they\u2019d rather stay home and drink alone.<\/p>\n Is alcohol becoming a brick wall between you and your partner? That\u2019s a common occurrence when it comes to AUD. For your spouse, alcohol might be becoming the most important thing in their life, and this could put you on the backburner, damaging your relationship.<\/p>\n If you have confirmed your husband or wife is an alcoholic, don\u2019t panic. The first step is to help them get into an alcohol and drug detox program. This medically supervised detox will allow them to get sober in a safe environment. To help them stay sober, the next step is alcohol and drug rehab, where they\u2019ll learn the coping mechanisms and coaching they need to maintain lifelong sobriety. With your love and support, it will be much easier for your spouse to make this difficult journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everyone likes a drink now and then, but when excessive drinking becomes a habit, it\u2019s known as an alcohol use disorder (AUD). An AUD poses serious risks to the health and safety of the individual in question and requires treatment at both an alcohol detox center and an alcohol rehab facility. If you fear your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4061,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Everyone likes a drink now and then, but when excessive drinking becomes a habit, it\u2019s known as an alcohol use disorder (AUD). An AUD poses serious risks to the health and safety of the individual in question and requires treatment at both an alcohol detox center and an alcohol rehab facility. If you fear your spouse might be drinking too much, here are some signs to be on the lookout for.<\/p> Obviously, one big sign of an AUD is drinking a lot. The amount that\u2019s safe to drink on a daily basis\u00a0varies between men and women<\/a>. For men, drinking more than four drinks in a single day or 14 drinks per week greatly raises the risk of an AUD. For women, drinking more than three drinks in a single day or seven drinks per week is enough to raise the risk.<\/p> Your spouse might also engage in binge drinking, which is five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women in about two hours. If your spouse engages in binge drinking five or more days in a week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration classifies this as heavy alcohol use.<\/p> For most people, one or two drinks are enough to get a buzz started. For your wife or husband, however, one or two drinks is nowhere near enough to get them tipsy. While one drink might have sufficed in the past, now they might need five or six drinks before they feel anything. This is known as increased tolerance<\/a>, and it happens because their body has adjusted to constantly having alcohol.<\/p> Does your spouse wake up in the morning complaining of the shakes? If so, they could be suffering alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These show up whenever your spouse doesn\u2019t have a drink for a while. Other symptoms to watch out for include:<\/p>2. They Need More to Get Drunk<\/h2>\n
3. They Have Withdrawal Symptoms When They Stop Drinking<\/h2>\n
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4. They Experience Cravings for a Drink<\/h2>\n
5. They Spend a Lot of Time Being Hungover<\/h2>\n
6. They\u2019ve Given Up on Hobbies<\/h2>\n
7. They Keep Drinking Even Though It\u2019s Hurting Your Relationship<\/h2>\n
<\/p>1. They Drink More Than They Should<\/h2>
2. They Need More to Get Drunk<\/h2>
3. They Have Withdrawal Symptoms When They Stop Drinking<\/h2>