--- title: Is My Spouse An Alcoholic? description: "You may be asking, \"Is my spouse an alcoholic?\" Visit our website to learn the signs and gather information about helpful alcohol addiction treatment options." image: https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/is%20my%20spouse%20an%20alcoholic-1.jpg --- [![20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png?width=215&name=20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/) - [Home](https://www.theclearingnw.com) - [Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/substance-abuse-programs) - [What We Treat](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat) - [Dual Diagnosis](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat/dual-diagnosis) - [Underlying Core Issues](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/how-were-different/underlying-core-issues) - [Our Non 12 Step Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) - [Spiritual Psychology](https://www.theclearingnw.com/spiritual-psychology) - [Testimonials](https://www.theclearingnw.com/rehab-reviews-and-testimonials) - Resources - [Video Resource Center](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/addiction-treatment-video-resource-center) - [Recovery Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/recovery-resources) - [Blog](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog) # Is My Spouse An Alcoholic? Post Date August 10, 2018 Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Subscribe to blog: click here to subscribe ### Subscribe by Email Sign up for weekly updates Close ![Is my spouse an alcoholic](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/is%20my%20spouse%20an%20alcoholic.jpeg?width=500&name=is%20my%20spouse%20an%20alcoholic.jpeg) With drinking alcohol being a widely accepted part of society, it's not always easy to recognize problem drinking. After all, some people find it amusing to have one too many. If you're married to someone who you think has a drinking problem, however, it's not funny at all. Have you asked yourself, is my spouse an alcoholic after one hangover too many? ## Is My Spouse an Alcoholic? How to Know Alcohol abuse affects more than the person drinking. In fact, it touches everyone around them, including their spouse and surrounding family. Alcoholism damages families, even though many people struggling with it don't want this to happen. However, they're not in control of their drinking — instead, alcohol is controlling them. If you're wondering, is my spouse an alcoholic, see if you recognize the signs, For example, these include: - An inability to control or stop drinking - Withdrawing from you and other family members - Often drinks alone - Gets defensive when you express concerns about their drinking - Increased tolerance for alcohol - An inability to function without alcohol Your spouse may not exhibit all of these signs, but if their drinking affects your relationship or work performance, it's become a problem. ## Encouraging Your Spouse to Seek Treatment Is my spouse an alcoholic? Specifically, this is a question no one wants to ask. If you believe the answer is yes, what can you do? You want to encourage your spouse to enter rehab. However, don't issue ultimatums or try to control them into going. It's important they make the choice for themselves. Also, avoid enabling behaviors, such as covering for your spouse or not letting them take responsibility. In fact, watching someone you love struggle with alcohol abuse is hard. Let them know you support any efforts they make to get sober, while being firm about not accepting abusive behavior. Furthermore, you may have to stage an intervention if your spouse is reluctant to seek treatment. If you feel this is best, you might want to consult with an intervention specialist to mediate it for you. ## A Second Chance Starts Now The Clearing in San Juan Island provides addiction treatment in a [non 12 step rehab program in Washington](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) state. We're located on 64 acres of secluded property, where men and women can begin to heal on all levels: physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. 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