Drinking problem?
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From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I'm Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.
Many people with drinking problems don't see themselves as needing help. Looking at survey data from HHS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, researchers examined responses from 21- to 64-year-olds.
Researcher Peter Delany:
``Among those who met the criteria for alcohol abuse, about 1.2 percent of them felt that they needed treatment.'' (6 seconds)
Delany says the percentage was higher among the alcohol-dependent - those who suffered physical withdrawal symptoms when they didn't drink.
Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking? Failed to do what you were expected to do because you were drinking? And has anybody, such as a friend or family member, suggested that you stop drinking?
Delany says that, if you answered yes to any question, you might seek help.
Learn more at hhs.gov.
HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I'm Ira Dreyfuss.