The Blurred Lines Between Alcohol Use and Alcohol Addiction
Originally posted on Caron If you or someone you know is suffering from or at risk of an alcohol addiction, take the next step and reach out to a Caron specialist at 877-920-4849 or contact us online. About 15 million American adults struggle with an alcohol use disorder. And thanks to COVID-19, most of them are struggling with how to cope with the stress of staying safe in the current state of quarantining and social distancing, but not isolating themselves. Isolation puts those who struggle with alcohol use at a greater risk fueling the flames of addiction. It’s overwhelming – and many people are turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism. But how can you tell when alcohol use becomes an addiction? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease which is characterized by compulsive alcohol use, the inability to control the amount of alcohol consumed, and a negative emotional state that oc...