You’re guilty of second-degree alcohol abuse if you’re a woman who has more than three drinks every day or more than 21 drinks per week. If you’re a man who has more than five drinks every day or 35 drinks per week, then you’re guilty of abusing the alcoholic drink too. Drinking alcohol becomes a problem when we have to “drink to sleep” or “drink to relax” or when we’re consuming alcohol to avoid sadness, to be more sociable or to overcome a hangover. Alcohol abuse is different from alcohol dependence because there is no withdrawal or physical tolerance involved, but rather, a psychological affinity for drinking.

Can problem drinkers simply cut down on alcohol consumption to combat their abuse of it? The answer to this popular question all depends upon the individual. For the most successful recovery from alcoholism, abstinence is really the only cure. On the other hand, people who have experienced drinking related problems, but aren’t actually alcohol dependent, may be able to cut back on their own. Before hitting “rock bottom,” it’s recommended that the drinkers stop covering up their alcohol consumption, read information on alcoholism to assess the situation and avoid situations where it will be involved.

In some instances of alcohol abuse, it is found that the individual has what is called “an addictive personality.” While it is not widely accepted that alcohol abuse is inherited or unpreventable, putting the condition into the “addictive personality” paradigm is a helpful way for a person to accept his or her status and work toward understanding and dealing with it. Some people are just naturally impulsive, value nonconformity, feel socially alienated and feel a heightened level of stress in everyday life. Lack of self esteem, a rough childhood, depression or anxieties are also assumed characteristics of the “addict” personality type. Often these people have a proclivity toward excessive drug and alcohol use, sex, gambling and smoking.

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