By Catriona Harvey-JennerOriginal Source: cosmopolitan.com

It is possible to have a drink problem while holding down a job and going about normal life.

Alcohol is a huge part of our social culture, and Brits in particular are known to drink in excess. But how do you know when your love of a good time has started to spiral out of control, and you're entering the realms of being a functional alcoholic?

You might not wake up gasping for a can of cider, or require alcohol to physically stop your shakes and intense nausea - just some of the signs of alcohol dependency - but if you sustain high levels of drinking, there's a chance you may fall under the category of being a functional alcoholic. Many people who do often successfully hold down high-powered jobs, with alcohol being part...click here to continue reading