6 Signs That It’s Time to Stop Drinking

It’s normal to have a little too much here and there. You may be at your bachelor’s party, a Superbowl party, or you may have simply had a few too many glasses of wine with friends. There is such a thing as too much and too often, though. While for some drinkers too much may mean cutting back, for others it may be time to stop entirely.

Below are 6 signs that it’s time to stop drinking, and possibly even reach out for help…

1.    Interrupted Obligations

Going out for drinks now and then shouldn’t be disruptive to your life—let alone destructive. If your drinking starts getting in the way of your work, school, family, or other obligations, you should consider cutting back. If you find you are unable to do so, it may be a good time to seek treatment.

2. Financial Consequences

Bar tabs can add up. A pricey night here and there may be okay, but once those nights start adding up and become too expensive, it may be time to cut back. If you aren’t able to keep that bar tab low, you may want to consider if you should be going out drinking at all.

Financial consequences can also manifest as bail money, health bills, car accident repairs, and more.

3. Health Conditions

Health conditions can be both short- and long-term when it comes to drinking. In the short term, something like hospitalization due to alcohol poisoning is a sure sign that it may be time to stop drinking. In the long run, health conditions could manifest as liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even cancer.

4. Destroyed Relationships

Fighting happens sometimes. Whether it’s a significant other, friends, or family, arguments are commonplace. If they become frequent and stem from having too many, though, it may be time to stop. It’s not worth losing close relationships over.

5. The Inability to “Just Have One”

This may be mind-blowing to some, but casual drinkers are able to have a drink or two and be fine for the night. Some don’t even finish their drinks! If you find you are unable to “just have one” when going out and experience a compulsion to keep drinking, you may want to look into this issue.

6. “Self-Medicating”

Using drugs or alcohol to “self-medicate” is a pretty major indicator of a problem. Even if it turns out alcohol isn’t the problem in and of itself, it shouldn’t be used to “self-medicate” and address psychological conditions. If you are experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any other mental health issues, reach out to a professional in the field of mental health for diagnosis and treatment.

Reach Out for Support

If you believe you are addicted to alcohol or you are looking for a higher level of care for your substance use disorder, reach out to Front Door Health for in-home support.

Front Door Health provides concierge, judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.

We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows you to continue to meet your work, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment you deserve.

If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.

773.747.5500

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