There’s
no definite way of determining if a person’s drinking has escalated
to “serious” levels—no cut and dry tests that can accurately
say you have a severe drinking problem. However, there are certain
signs that can indicate if someone is beginning to go over the top
with their alcohol consumption or is already dependent.
If
you’re starting to drink more than you can handle, you need to
evaluate your drinking and be honest if it’s something to be
concerned about. Maybe someone has already pointed to you that your
alcohol consumption is getting out of hand. This is your first sign
that you need to pay attention to how much you drink.