Weight loss or weight gain (and a risk of developing an eating disorder)

Low self-esteem/low self confidence

Needing to find reasons why you're drinking

Depression - nothing seems worthwhile anymore

Anxiety - that constant feeling that there's a tiger at your heels

Loneliness - your only 'real' friends are your drinking buddies who won't care if you're sick as long as they have someone to join them on their next binge

Obsession with drinking

Far too many days 'off sick' - in danger of losing your job

Paranoia - you don't trust a soul and everyone's out to get you

Denial - "I'm not an alcoholic"

Lying about drinking

Not wanting to lie about drinking any longer

Abandoned hobbies/interests

Failed relationships

Financial ruin - yours and that of your family

Living in squalor

Irresponsibility - poor decision making, leading to accidents, rape/allegations of rape etc. 

Impotence