Why do I struggle to stop drinking when I start?
Drinkaware, an alcohol awareness charity, say that finding it hard to stop drinking may be a sign of alcohol dependency, along with feeling the need to drink when you wake up in the morning or worrying about where your next drink is coming from and planning work, social or family events around alcohol.
Can you drink often and not be an alcoholic?
Nine in 10 adults who drink too much alcohol are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Why do I have a sudden urge to drink alcohol?
An urge to drink can be set off by external triggers in the environment and internal ones within yourself. External triggers are people, places, things, or times of day that offer drinking opportunities or remind you of drinking.