Untreated alcohol abuse can progress to an addiction. Some signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence represent a serious medical illness:
· Significant hangovers, increase in time needed to recover
· Increased alcohol tolerance
· Reduced attention to personal and professional responsibilities
· Repeated unsuccessful efforts to reduce alcohol consumption
· Withdrawals when unable to consume alcohol
· Significant hangovers, increase in time needed to recover
· Increased alcohol tolerance
· Reduced attention to personal and professional responsibilities
· Repeated unsuccessful efforts to reduce alcohol consumption
· Withdrawals when unable to consume alcohol