How to tell if a loved one is abusing alcohol

Alcohol abuse is very serious and can take over someone’s life.

It doesn’t only affect the sufferer, but the people around them.

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There are signs one can look out for if a loved one is abusing alcohol, both short-term and long-term.

These include:

• Red eyes
• Poor balance
• Slurred speech
• Anxiety
• Aggressive behaviour
• Nausea
• Emotional outbursts
• Smelling of alcohol
• Forgetting things often
• Insomnia
• Hallucinations

Coma and death can be the result of alcohol poisoning.

There are rehab facilities and qualified professionals who can help with alcohol abuse.

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