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New guide helps to identify alcohol abuse in loved ones
A new guide has been published to help people identify if their loved ones, colleagues or employees are abusing drugs or alcohol.
The 'Beginning Recovery' guide advises people to look out for changes in behaviour or routine, such as missed appointments, returning home later than usual or going out at odd times.
People who are suffering from drug addiction or
alcoholism may appear evasive or vague, or suffer from moods such as irritability, aggression, depression or euphoria.
According to experts, physical signs may include hand tremors or regular sweats, as well as poor skin, weight loss or a waning of interest in personal appearance.
The guide suggests that all of these symptoms can signal a crisis and that professional alcohol counselling is likely to be the answer if the person fails to self-help with the support of friends and family.
Government figures place the number of alcohol dependent people in England in 2003 at around 2.8 million.
Article published on 31/10/2020 by PCUG Addiction Treatment
