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6. Alcohol can also destroy relationships, lead to serious problems with the law (e.g., <br />drunk driving), and even cause harm to the people you love. <br />7. If drinking affects your work life, it could lead to job loss and all the financial <br />problems that would follow. <br />Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Misuse <br />Any one or more of the following signs may indicate a drinking problem: <br />Family or social problems caused by drinking <br />Job or financial difficulties related to drinking <br />Loss of a consistent ability to control drinking <br />Blackouts or the inability to remember what happened while drinking <br />Distressing physical and/or psychological reactions if you try to stop drinking <br />A need to drink increasing amounts of alcohol to get the desired effect. <br />Marked changes in behavior or personality when drinking <br />Getting drunk frequently <br />Injuring yourself or someone else while intoxicated <br />Breaking the law while intoxicated <br />Starting the day with a drink <br />Available Help <br />Outpatient programs exist in a variety of settings: <br />1. Community mental health centers <br />2. Full service agencies <br />3. Private physicians' and therapists' offices <br />4. Occupational settings <br />5. Specialized alcoholism treatment facilities <br />Inpatient services, designed for those with more serious alcohol problems can be found in <br />hospitals, residential care facilities, community halfway houses and some alcoholism clinics. <br />Your local phone directory will list helpful referral organizations such as: <br />1. Local council on alcoholism <br />2. Alcoholics Anonymous <br />3. Community alcoholism or mental health clinic <br />4. Social services or human resources department <br />The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for Trisco Systems, Inc. is St. Rita's Employee <br />Assistance Program (EAP). The SAP can be reached at (419) 226-9171 or 1-800-752-7923. The <br />52 <br />