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Blamers Anonymous, Alcoholism Behavior

Some of the alcoholism behaviors are difficult to recognize as they develop in someone you interact with often. Things that are acceptable infrequently become more common, or certain troubling behaviors become the norm before you realize it. Things like these include:

  • Controlled & Uncontrolled Drinking:  Alcoholics usually follow patterns of controlled and uncontrolled drinking. In periods of controlled drinking, an alcoholic limits their alcohol intake to just enough throughout the day to keep their alcohol withdrawal symptoms at bay. Some periods of controlled drinking may last for up to 3-5 days in which the individual drink no alcohol at all. In periods of uncontrolled drinking, an alcoholic will binge drink (drink until they blackout or pass out due to alcohol), or go on a bender (several days of sustained heavy drinking). When they are not drinking they tend to be restless, irritable, miserable, and discontent. Remove the alcohol and the behaviors that drive the alcohol use come through.
  • Constant Fixation on Alcohol: An even stronger warning that someone is chemically dependent on a substance is if they are consistently making plans around it. This could be constantly meeting at bars, making sure that there is constantly liquor stocked ‘just in case’, or asking about the alcohol that will be available in certain social situations. Patterns like this should immediately raise flags about a dependency on alcohol. Alcoholism is all about anxiety, and the fear of not having alcohol available if needed can cause a lot of anxiety in the individual. If an individual needs to have the alcohol around, and not necessarily drink it, this is a sign of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and underlying alcohol dependence. 
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Denial and blame among alcoholics can come from a place of fear. They may be fearful of admitting they have a problem, and they may fear the consequences that can result from having an alcohol addiction.
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  • Lack of Motivation and Priorities: One of the most noticeable personality changes in someone who abuses alcohol will be a decline in their performance at work or school while making frequent excuses for their lapses. Cyclical failures due to either being drunk, hungover, or having withdrawals will perpetuate these. Additionally, familial neglect, relationship stress, and self-harm can also manifest as a result. It isn’t that the alcoholic doesn’t care about their loved ones and responsibilities, it is that the weight of those things are too great under the even greater weight of managing their addiction.
  • Mood Swings: You may notice your family member or loved one switching from subdued to upset or perhaps acting aggressively and erratically. This is because alcohol withdrawals cause mood swings and can also be caused by decreased inhibitions caused by alcohol use. Exacerbating things further, alcohol use disorder is prone to bringing out underlying mental health issues, including anxiety or bipolar disorder. A dual diagnosis of addiction can have significant long-term effects and warrants professional attention. 
  • Financial Struggles: Alcohol addiction is financially debilitating; outside of the money spent on alcohol, the side effects of dependency can create other financial drains such as legal problems, lost income, and engaging in risky financial decisions like gambling. Similarly, alcohol may affect performance or attendance at work, and that can lead to loss of employment. If you see signs of someone drinking excessively while simultaneously experiencing unusual financial troubles, this should be a significant warning flag.

Any of these behaviors can be viewed as a warning that your loved one might need your support, and in combination, they can be clear signals. We suggest consulting a professional interventionist when inquiring about appropriate treatment plans. Assessment of the alcohol user’s needs is part of the intervention planning in collaboration with the family members of the alcoholic.

Warning Signs of Alcoholism (Alcoholic Behavior)

As stated by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, these are the signs to be aware of in terms of alcoholism: 

  • Appearing intoxicated more regularly.
  • Appearing tired, unwell, or irritable.
  • An inability to say no to alcohol.
  • Becoming secretive or dishonest.
  • Drinking more, or longer than intended.
  • Want to cut down or stop drinking, or tried to, but haven’t been able to do so.
  • Spending a lot of time drinking, being sick, or getting over the aftereffects.
  • Experiencing craving, a strong need, or an urge to drink.
  • Founding that drinking, or being sick from drinking, often interferes with taking care of your home or family, job troubles, or school problems.
  • Continued drinking even though it was causing trouble with family or friends.
  • Giving up or cutting back on activities that are important or interesting to you, in order to drink.
  • More than once gotten into situations while or after drinking that increased your chances of getting hurt (such as driving, swimming, using machinery, walking in a dangerous area, or having unsafe sex).
  • Continuing to drink even though it was making you feel depressed, anxious, or adding to another health problem, or after having had a memory blackout.
  • Having to drink much more than you once did to get the effect you want. Or finding that your usual number of drinks has much less effect than before.
  • Finding that when the effects of alcohol are wearing off, you have withdrawal symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, shakiness, irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, nausea, or sweating.
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Experts suggest that changes in brain functioning caused by addiction can make it difficult for people with addiction to be self-aware.

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Blaming Others For Their Drinking is a Sign of Alcoholic Behavior Commonly Seen in Alcoholics

Denial and blame among alcoholics can come from a place of fear. They may be fearful of admitting they have a problem, and they may fear the consequences that can result from having an alcohol addiction. Instead of recognizing this fear and attempting to overcome it in order to heal, alcoholics may show signs of denial or blame others. 

Experts suggest that changes in brain functioning caused by addiction can make it difficult for people with addiction to be self-aware. This means a person who lives with alcohol addiction may not know they are engaging in behaviors like blame and denial to protect themselves from their fears. 

When an alcoholic is in denial of their problem, it may be due to one or more common fears.

Fear of Abandonment

Addiction can be viewed negatively by family members because of stigma, which can make a person afraid to admit to loved ones that they have a problem. The alcoholic might fear that if they admit to having a problem and seek treatment, their loved ones will abandon them. 

Fear of Losing a Child/Pet

Another concern that can cause denial and blame among alcoholics is their fear of losing children or pets. They may be worried that if they admit to having a problem, authorities will step in and remove children or pets. They may also be afraid that if they go away to seek treatment, they will have to give up rights to children or pets because they won’t be able to care for them. 

Fear of Losing a Job

People who struggle with alcohol addiction may be worried about losing their jobs, especially if their company policy has stipulations regarding alcohol abuse. This can lead them to blame others, become defensive, or deny the problem in order to cover up the fact that they have an addiction. They may also be worried that if they admit they have a problem and make the decision to go to rehab, they will be fired for having to miss work. 

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Alcoholic in Denial

Before diving deeper into alcoholism and blame, it is helpful to understand denial in alcoholism. Denial is closely related to blame, and it can serve as a defense mechanism among people living with alcohol addiction. Many people find themselves in denial about their addiction because it protects them from the painful reality that alcohol has taken control of their lives. 

The signs of denial can include: 

  • Blame: A person who denies having an alcohol addiction may blame others for their drinking. For instance, instead of accepting that they have a problem, they may say that they have to drink in order to escape their spouse’s nagging.
  • Concealing: An alcoholic in denial is likely to be in the pre-contemplation stage of change, meaning they are not yet willing to even think about getting help for alcoholism. This can cause them to hide or lie about their alcohol use so they do not have to face the reality of their addiction. 
  • Defensiveness: An alcoholic in denial is not yet ready to come to terms with their addiction, so they will become defensive when confronted about their drinking. A family member who expresses concern over their loved one’s alcoholism may be met with a defensive reaction; the alcoholic may be quick to change the subject, deny they have a problem, or blame the loved one for the issue. 
  • Dismissing: Dismissive behavior is another sign of denial. When a loved one expresses concern about a person’s alcohol abuse, the person may tell the loved one they are worrying too much.
  • Rationalization: Someone who is not ready to admit that they have an alcohol problem may rationalize their behavior. They may say something like, “Everyone else is drinking!” They may also make an argument such as, “I never drive drunk, so it’s not a problem!” 

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Medical Detox or Detoxification is the process by which an addicted person clears their body from alcohol and or drugs due to substance use disorder, and begins recovery from their addiction.  Drug detox and rehabilitation centers help alcoholics ease and reduce withdrawal symptoms and their corresponding dangerous side effects. Detox is the first step in alcoholism treatment.

Withdrawing from alcohol on your own can be life-threatening and incredibly dangerous due to severe symptoms like heart palpitations and seizures. That’s why medical drug detox is needed because it’s a safe and effective way to withdraw from substance abuse with a lower risk of complications. Medical detox treatments are designed for your particular chemical dependency to come off drug and alcohol abuse.

Did you know that our alcohol detox can help prevent and treat delirium tremens? Also, an extremely severe form of alcohol withdrawal can cause body tremors, hallucinations, and seizures.

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Medical Detox or Detoxification is the process by which an addicted person clears their body from alcohol and or drugs due to substance use disorder, and begins recovery from their addiction.

Other benefits of an alcoholism treatment with medical detox include:

  • Receive 24/7 medical care and support.
  • Recovery away from access to drugs and alcohol.
  • Receive medications that eliminate or reduce withdrawal symptoms.
  • Reduced risk for relapse, overdose, and death.
  • Recovery without having to juggle responsibilities related to work, school, and family.
  • Improve your physical and mental health.

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