How would you recognize the signs of a problem drinker, and what you do to help that person?

Question

A: You would recognize the signs of a problem drinker by looking for chances in a person’s behavior or life situation such as loss of initiative, frequent lateness or absence from school, behavioral problem at school, a decline in grades, a change of friends, leisure activities that focus on alcohol, and trouble with the law. A person with a drinking problem often denies having a problem, drinks alone, has trouble sleeping, and may suffer from memory loss or blackouts. Other symptoms can be seen in health problems that can afflict the problem drinker, such as malnutrition, liver failure, heart disease, cancer, brain damage, and convulsions. You might be able to help a problem drinker by seeking help for this person from support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).