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Sign you may be functioning alcoholic can be seen in pub as summer begins in UK

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Updated 16:49 2 Jun 2024 GMT+1Published 16:44 2 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Sign you may be functioning alcoholic can be seen in pub as summer begins in UK

If you think you could be struggling with alcohol, here is one sign to look out for

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

An expert has revealed the one sign to look out if you're concerned that you might be a high-functioning alcoholic.

As the weather (finally) begins to warm up across the UK, most of us will be heading out to enjoy the sunshine with a cold pint in a pub garden.

After all, 1 June signals the start of the summer months.

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But are you aware of the signs that your drinking could be turning into a problem rather than something to enjoy responsibly?

Summer offers up plenty of opportunities for drinking. (Getty Stock Image)
Summer offers up plenty of opportunities for drinking. (Getty Stock Image)

If you're that you may becoming too reliant on your evening tipple an addiction expert has shared the key sign that you or a friend could be a high-functioning alcoholic - and it's something that you can spot at the pub.

Now most of us are probably guilty of taking drinks with friends a little too far every now and again, however if you're drinking heavily too often it can be a sign that you could be developing a problem.

What is a high-functioning alcoholic?

According to guidelines issued by the UK Addiction Treatment Centres, a functioning alcoholic is a 'person with an addiction to alcohol, but manages to go about their daily routine, therefore their drinking problem goes unseen'.

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High-functioning alcoholism is often hard to spot. (Getty Stock Image)
High-functioning alcoholism is often hard to spot. (Getty Stock Image)

Key sign of someone being a high-functioning alcoholic

If you're concerned that your drinking habits could be becoming unhealthy, here is one simple sign you should be wary of.

According to the expert, the tell-tale sign of functional alcoholism is being unable to call it quits after one drink and instead finding excuses to stay out all night.

“Initially, they intend that they will just have one or possibly two, and they may sincerely wish to believe this and tell others in your company to reaffirm this belief,” the expert writes.

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“But one will always turn into more as they will inevitably find an excuse to continue drinking, whether it be another round, chatting to a new person, or an offer on beverages such as ‘happy hour’.”

High-functioning alcoholics are sometimes aware of their behaviour. (Getty Stock Image)
High-functioning alcoholics are sometimes aware of their behaviour. (Getty Stock Image)

The expert went on to add that as a high-functioning alcoholic you may be aware of the issues in your relationship with drinking but could potentially make excuses to avoid talking about it due to 'deep rooted anxiety'.

Justifications often made by high-functioning alcoholics often include phrases such as 'I work so hard. I am entitled to have fun' or ' pay the bills, take my kids to school, and get to work on time. Alcoholics can’t do those things'.

If you relate to any of the topics in this article, support can be found on Drinkline on 0300 123 1110. The confidential service is available 9am–8pm weekdays and 11am–4pm weekends for advice and support.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images

Topics: Alcohol, Health, Food And Drink

Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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