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My husband drinks 2- 3 glasses of wine (sometimes the whole bottle) at home about every other night. He is non violent and very pleasant with a drink or without a drink. Would he be classified as an closet alcoholic?
Hi Tina,
Thanks for writing All Experts.
A closet alcoholic is someone who hides alcohol and denies his drinking. I don't think that your husband meets that criteria, but he may be drinking a little too much.
There are some tests on my site that can help you: http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com/alcohol-abuse.html
Your husband may not be an alcoholic, but by doing these tests, it may give him motivation to cut back.
Hope this is helpful.
Beverley Glazer
http://untwist-your-thinking.com
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Beverley Glazer
Expertise
I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
Experience
I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.
Organizations
NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals, CACCF Canadian Addiction Counselors Federation, CCA Canadian Counseling Association,
For more information please see: http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com
Education/Credentials
BA Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, ICADC International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICAC International Clinical Addiction Counselor,
CGC Certified Gambling Counselor.
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