My observation over a lifetime, is the individual
(1) drinks frequently (almost daily),
(2) becomes
inebriated relatively soon after the first or
second drink,
(3) continues to drink, sometimes to a state of
unconsciousness
(4) knows that they have a problem but won't admit it.
(5) almost always has a ketone acidosis odor on their breath
(6)SAL IS AN ALCOHOLIC IN DENIAL.