Are there ways I can test whether I'm addicted to alcohol?

Are there ways I can test whether I'm addicted to alcohol?

Gail Priddy (Deputy Director) gives expert video advice on: What is alcoholism?; What is the difference between being an alcoholic and just drinking a lot?; Is alcoholism a disease? and more...

The government guidelines suggest that women should stick to under 21 units a week, and men 28 units, and have 2 or 3 days without drinking. If you feel that's difficult for you, then perhaps it's something to start to consider, if you find you're wanting a drink in the mornings, if you find that you're drinking more than your friends, if you find you're regularly getting hangovers, then those are things to start to think about. It may well be wise to talk to someone, perhaps the nurse at your local GP practice or something like that.