Hangovers aren't the finest emotions, though, if you overindulge. Similar to real life, drinking alcohol may have a variety of effects. The dream of an alcoholic might indicate that you feel careless or uncontrollable in real life. The dream of an alcoholic could be an indication of irresponsible behavior, a lack of awareness, or fuzzy thinking. Being inebriated may indicate a problem with excessive drinking, directly or indirectly, depending on your daily activities.