"...She has all the behavior of an alcoholic except for the drinking..."
I've stated this in a couple of other places here in these forums, but perhaps it needs to be here also.....alcohol/alcoholism does NOT cause behavior (specifically bad behavior). Alcoholics would love to put off all their bad behavior onto alcohol/alcoholism, but that would be a lie.
Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence, is characterized by long-term (a very subjective term) use of alcohol which, if withheld, results in withdrawal symptoms. Some of the behaviors (and note that most are 'drinking' behaviors) associated with alcoholism can be, but not limited to,.....: craving for alcohol; drinking alone; Being secretive about drinking; lying about alcohol use; hiding alcohol or empty bottles; unpredictable behavior when drinking; anxiety in situations where alcohol is not available; increasing amount of alcohol consumption; passing out from alcohol consumption; memory blackouts (from alcohol consumption); being late for meetings or important appointments; "forgetting" social obligations or family responsibilities (more than likely due to alcohol consumption); using alcohol in times of stress; engaging in risky behavior when drinking (for example, driving); drinking in the morning and at other unusual times; calling in "sick" frequently (frequently on Mondays); often looking and feeling bad; denying that alcohol is a problem; physical dependence on alcohol; exhibiting withdrawal symptoms if alcohol is withheld.....
NoelleR
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