Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, can manifest through a variety of signs and symptoms that may vary in severity from person to person. Recognizing these signs early can help in addressing the issue more effectively. Here are some common signs of alcoholism to look out for:

1. **Increased Tolerance: Needing more alcohol to feel its effects, which can indicate that the body is adapting to high levels of alcohol consumption.
2. Withdrawal Symptoms**: Experiencing physical symptoms such as shaking, sweating, nausea, or irritability when not drinking. These symptoms can also include anxiety or depressive symptoms.
3. Loss of Control: Drinking more alcohol than intended or for longer periods than planned.
4. Unsuccessful Attempts to Quit: Repeated attempts to reduce or stop drinking alcohol fail, despite the desire to do so.
5. Time Consumed: Spending a significant amount of time obtaining, using, and recovering from the effects of alcohol.
6. Neglect of Responsibilities: Failing to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities due to repeated alcohol use.
7. Continued Use Despite Problems: Continuing to drink even when it causes or exacerbates social, interpersonal, health, or legal problems.
8. Giving Up Important Activities: Reducing or giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities due to alcohol use. 9. Dangerous Situations: Using alcohol in situations where it is physically hazardous, such as driving or operating machinery, especially if done repeatedly.
9. Increased Focus on Alcohol: A great deal of time is spent thinking about alcohol, and strategies may be developed to ensure access to alcohol. 11. Craving: A strong need, or urge, to drink alcohol.
10. Impact on Health: Development of health issues related to alcohol consumption, including liver disease, cardiovascular problems, or neurological damage, but continuing to drink anyway. Recognizing these signs in oneself or someone else can be a crucial step towards seeking help. It is important to approach the issue with empathy and to encourage seeking professional counseling from health professionals specializing in alcohol use disorders. Safe and managed approaches to treatment, such as detox programs, counseling, support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, or medication, may be required.