Discerning the Signs of Alcoholism in a Loved One

Discerning the Signs of Alcoholism in a Loved One

What are the tell-tale signs of alcoholism? I’m worried about my husband, but I’m not sure if I have grounds for insisting that he do something about his drinking. When (rugby/soccer/football) season comes around, he and his friends sitting in front of the TV drinking beer. Not every night, of course. In fact, one of his key defenses is that they only drink on weekends and during the games. He says it’s just “guy time” – a chance to take a break from work, get together with friends, and show loyalty to their favorite team. He also maintains that they never really get drunk – just “buzzed.” What do you think?