The presence of physical addiction to alcohol is ascertained by the occurrence of 'withdrawal symptoms' when you have not had a drink for a period of time. If you suffer from ANY of the following when you have not had a drink for a period of time, then you are likely to be physically addicted to alcohol:

If you can answer yes to ANY of the followingthen you are likely to be physically addicted toalcohol:

• I get sweaty if I go without a drink for too long.
• I get a tremor, or shake if I go without a drink for too long.
• I feel sick or vomit if I go without a drink for too long.
• I feel panicky, anxious and agitated if I go without a drink for too long.