How can you detect the signs of secret drinking when alcoholics are so adept at concealing their drinking? Numerous individuals appreciate an occasional glass of wine or pint in a pub. However, how can one determine when alcohol consumption has become an addiction? Alcoholism is not always obvious, leading some to believe they do not require assistance. This means that it is frequently up to those around them to recognise the symptoms. Recognising alcoholism isn't always straightforward. It's crucial for those around to identify subtle signs, as individuals may not realise they need help. You may be perplexed by the fact that individuals with drinking problems are so adept at concealing their condition.

No one ever believes that they or a member of their family could develop an addiction, but unfortunately, it occurs. Some see it as nothing more than enjoying a drink, but in actuality, they may have a serious alcohol abuse problem. If you are concerned about your own drinking behaviours, will you confide in your loved ones?

Or, if you are concerned that a loved one may have an alcohol problem, would you approach them? It may be the best method to confront addiction and seek assistance, but it is not always simple. According to studies, alcoholism is frequently caused by genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Although there is a distinction between alcohol abuse and alcoholism, long-term alcohol abuse can have a negative effect on a person's mental and physical health.

Not everyone who drinks alone does so covertly; intent is the determining factor. A secret drinker intends for their drinking to go unnoticed by others, which they may or may not acknowledge. They may add alcohol to a soft drink without telling others or top off a bottle of vodka or gin with water to conceal the amount that was consumed. Hiding alcohol from friends, family, and others to make it appear as if you drank the same amount as everyone else is another distinct indication of a larger problem. If you or someone you know conceals alcohol or empty bottles in your room, under your bed, or in the trash can outside in order to conceal how much you have consumed, this could also be an indication of problem drinking. Those who develop a high tolerance for alcohol frequently require more alcohol to achieve the intended effect.

Do you feel you need to consume more alcohol to accomplish the desired effect, and are you embarrassed for others to see how much you consume?

Are you concerned about the amount of alcohol you must consume to achieve the same effect as a single glass? Do you frequently consume alcohol before attending an alcoholic event in order to "get ahead"? This may be a sign of an underlying alcohol consumption issue.

Alcohol-related problems result from excessive, rapid, or frequent consumption.

Many individuals struggle with alcohol control at some point in their lives. More than 14 million adults aged 18 and older suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD), and one in ten children reside in a household with an alcoholic parent.

There are a few ways you can recognise signs of hidden alcoholism and secret drinking. Here are a few questions you can answer in order to identify an abnormal drinking pattern:

• • Do you sometimes feel that you should cut down on your drinking?
• • Do you get annoyed when people criticise you when you’re drinking or try to talk to you about your drinking?
• • Have you ever felt guilty about the amount you drink?
• • Do you have a high tolerance for alcohol and find that you need to drink more to get the same effect you used to?
• • Are you often looking for acceptable excuses to drink?
• • Do you have blackouts from drinking?
• • Have you ever poured a drink the first thing in the morning to get rid of a hangover?
• • Is alcohol your favourite “escape”?
• • Do you spend a long time thinking about alcohol and when you will next drink?

It is essential to determine whether the facility offers all of the currently available methods or only one. You may want to find out whether the programme or provider provides medication and whether mental health issues are addressed alongside addiction treatment.

Some individuals will choose beverages that are simple to conceal; for instance, they may prefer vodka because it is colourless and odourless. It is simple for them to conceal vodka in their water container by adding it to tea or a soft drink in order to avoid detection. Individuals with alcoholism may also conceal their drinking habits by concealing empty cans and bottles in their trash cans, cabinets, or under and behind furniture.

If you discover bottles hidden in such locations, it may be a sign that someone you care about has a drinking problem and needs assistance.

At Abhasa Rehabilitation and Wellness Home, we collaborate with a variety of rehabilitation facilities and detox centres across the nation to meet your specific needs and circumstances, and we also offer home detoxes. We are a preeminent service with an exceptionally high success rate, providing addicts with the opportunity to become clean and sober and live a prosperous life. We are living proof that recovery is possible, and we are here to assist you on your path to wellness. Alter your narrative, alter your existence.

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Prepared by: Ms.Nivedha L Narayanan, Centre Head at Abhasa Rehabilitation and Wellness Home
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