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May 21, 2026 – “If you have started drinking more frequently, for example, once a week instead of once a month, if you find new excuses that you did not use before, if thinking about alcohol improves your mood and you have the desire to ‘continue drinking’ – this is already an alarming signal,” the specialist said.
She added that other symptoms include changes in emotional reactions, an increase in minor injuries while intoxicated, loss of documents and belongings, as well as disturbances in time and space orientation.
The specialist noted that if three or more of these symptoms are observed, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
On May 15, another specialist also stated that household-level alcohol dependence can develop within a year even with the regular use of small amounts of alcoholic beverages.
