Functioning Alcoholic Can Be Spotted at a Bar - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

APPROACH WITH CAUTION –

Jul 1, 2025 – The best time to approach someone with such a sensitive subject could be when they are sober and have no other obligations.

It’s important to be open and empathetic and ensure they do not feel ashamed of this mental and physical disease. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! However, alcohol can be a slippery slope, and what is a fun night out for some can turn into a devastating illness for others.

Addiction specialists at Private Rehab Clinic Delamere have shared what to look out for if you’re worried about your own drinking or that of a loved one.

A functioning alcoholic is someone who appears to have it together on the outside, holding down a job and fulfilling family obligations, while secretly struggling with an alcohol addiction. 

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