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[quote=Anonymous]Dated an alcoholic and so did a family member. Both of the alcoholics were men who binge drank several times per week, sometimes escalating to daily. I’ve also known men in the bar/restaurant industry who have developed alcohol use disorder.

There isn’t a single profile of a “look,” and some signs can be caused by other things. That said, here’s what I’ve seen: A uniformly red, puffy face. Skin can look slightly stretched and soft, as if mildly swollen from a sunburn. If I didn’t know someone from before, I might not recognize that their facial appearance was alcohol related.

In cases of liver damage, some people get ascites—a fluid swelled belly that looks like an hard beer gut. Other people have moderate weight gain from alcohol calories. Still others are very thin from alcohol-related malnutrition.

Over time alcohol use ages the eye appearance. They can be droopy, bloodshot, have dark circles. But the natural aging process, allergies, and illness also change the appearance of one’s eyes.

Sometimes there are issues with gait. Long-term drinking can contribute to gout, so some folks may move differently or complain or foot pain. Someone who is a heavy drinker might have neurological shakiness or twitchiness that is not in keeping with their age or known health conditions.
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