Know the signs of problem drinking.

Problem drinking can begin early or late in life. The signs of problem drinking include:
• drinking to calm your nerves, forget your worries, or reduce depression
• inability to stop drinking without a struggle after one or two drinks (a standard drink is one 12-ounce beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits)
• lying about or trying to hide drinking habits
• drinking alone
• having medical, social, work, financial, or legal problems caused by drinking If you think you may have a drinking problem, seek help. Talk with your doctor, your EAP, or contact a support group like Alcoholics Anonymous.