A problem drinker is a person who uses alcohol in a negative way that causes them to : miss functions like class or work. They avoid family or friends and become isolated. They also feel depressed, angry or violent. At times they spend money they don't have on drink instead of feeding their family. They have bad relationships with family and friends. Also they partake in unsafe sexual relations with someone whom they don't know. Others get into trouble with the law by driving under the influence. Finally some take blackouts.
b. Late-stage alcoholic is when drinking escalates to an all day habit, starting in the morning and continuing throughout the day and night. They neglect eating and sleeping in order to drink non-stop.
b. Late-stage alcoholic is when drinking escalates to an all day habit, starting in the morning and continuing throughout the day and night. They neglect eating and sleeping in order to drink non-stop.