Do you have an alcohol addiction?
Often, when we picture an alcoholic, we usually conjure up an image of a middle aged person who drinks every day and all day. However, this is not always the case. Many people have an alcohol addiction, without even recognising it.
Startling figures from the UK wide charity Drinkaware, show that an estimated 1 in 17 people in Great Britain are alcohol dependant, many of whom are young people. Statistics from the Department of Health report that alcohol dependency in females is highest among 16-24 year olds, and in men among 25-34 year olds.
With this in mind, how does a person become aware of having an addiction to alcohol?
The recommended daily intake of alcohol for females is 2-3 units per day, which is the equivalent of 1.3 x 175ml glasses of wine. Males should have an intake of no more than 3-4 units per day; the equivalent of 1.7 pints of 4% lager.
If you find yourself drinking more than this, then it is worth assessing whether you have an addiction. Some of the symptoms of alcohol dependency include a compulsion to drink, regular binge drinking, personal or work relationships suffering as a consequence of your drinking, developing a tolerance to alcohol and/or withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating or shaking as a result of a lack of alcohol in the system. An addiction to alcohol can develop innocently from a few too many trips to the pub, and over a long period of time.
If you feel that any of the above symptoms relate to you, then you may want to look into hypnotherapy as a way of dealing with your addiction to alcohol. To find out more about how it could help you, please visit our fact sheet for further information.