Dr. Neill Neill
At this time of year in many communities there are volunteer programs to get people home safely if they’ve been drinking and shouldn’t drive. Their existence is a reminder that Christmas parties, family gatherings, New Year’s Eve parties and other celebrations push up the alcohol consumption during the holiday season.
A few of all the people celebrating will already be full-blown alcoholics: they may drink a bit more than their normal level, but generally will blend in with everyone else. After all, they hold jobs, serve on volunteer committees, have families and have friends. These are the so-called "functioning alcoholics."
So what’s wrong with being an alcoholic if you can function normally?
Part One is the first of three discussions of the issue.
Filed under Alcoholism and Family, Symptoms of Alcoholism by Dr. Neill Neill
