He functional alcoholism refers to people who, Despite maintaining an appearance of personal and professional stability, They present a clear dependence on alcohol. This type of addiction is especially complex to identify and treat, since their symptoms are not always evident to the environment.
Those who suffer from them usually fulfill their labor and family responsibilities, They maintain apparently normal social relationships and do not show external deterioration signs. This "normality" masks reality: an addiction that progressively affects your physical health, emotional and relational.
Characteristic signs of functional alcoholism
Some signals that may indicate a case of functional alcoholism include:
- Daily or frequent alcohol consumption, often hidden or out of social contexts.
- Alcohol use to manage emotions, stress or frustration.
- Denial of the problem or consumption minimization, both personally and before the environment.
- Physical and emotional symptoms: irritability, insomnia, High tolerance, anxiety or humor changes.
- Avoid non -alcohol situations or constantly justify your intake.
This profile makes it difficult for both the affected person and those around him to identify the need for specialized treatment.
Why require professional intervention
The main risk of functional alcoholism It is your invisibility. Not causing an immediate impact on performance or daily life, The search for help is usually delayed, increasing the risk of chronic dependence, physical diseases and deterioration of personal relationships.
In Ginesta Center, We offer comprehensive treatment adapted to this profile: We address the problem from a clinical approach, psychological and social, respecting the rhythm and needs of each person. Our goal is to accompany a conscious recovery process, stigmas free and transformation oriented.