2006-06-07 22:25:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
When you drink because it's a habit.
If you drink alone.
If you cannot go to a social function without drinking.
If whenever you drink you get really drunk!
If it starts to do damage to your body/finances!
2006-06-07 22:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would be classed as an alcoholic if you had to have a drink every day, it may only be one but if you can't not have a drink on any day of the week, you are an alcoholic.
2006-06-08 01:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a difference or a fine line between alcoholism and binge drinking. Alcoholism is when you have to have a drink every day, it is not about getting into such a state at the weekend, although it is bordering on alcoholism when you cannot have "a good time" without getting plastered!
There are fantastic alcohol teams available in the NHS who are willing to listen and help - if you are genuinely woried about it.
2006-06-07 22:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by deb_the_manc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you wake up in the morning, and want a drink.
When you can't say no even if you know you have had too much.
When you drink out of habit and routine.
All that said, isn't that what students do for 3 years ?
So call yourself a "student" not an "alcoholic" and make your drinking habit socially acceptable.
2006-06-07 22:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the clinical definition is when one stops wanting to drink and starts NEEDING a drink in order to function.
Drinking alone ?
Drinking to forget your problems?
Drinking at inappropriate times (at work, when about to drive, etc)?
Unable to stop drinking until you are completely drunk?
Don't let the refuse-nicks tell you it's a clinical disease. There is no scientific proof of this. Alcoholism is usually the symptom of a deeper issue, but is NOT a disease in itself.
Also be aware that alcohol is not a stimulant, it is a depressant.
If you simply enjoy a drink, and drink often in social settings, this is not strictly alcoholism.
If you think you might have a problem there are plenty of sources of info and support. Just Google it for your area.
2006-06-07 22:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by Johnny Deep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you drink every day and cannot get through a day without alcohol. When you can no longer drink safely. It's not about drinking a bottle of vodka before breakfast, it's about having to drink something every day without fail.
2006-06-07 22:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you need alcohol not only to feel good, but to be able to function at all. NOT when you get snappy at other people when you havn't had a drink yet, although this a symptom often seen in alcoholcis. it's not wanting to drink, it's needing it to get through life, from day to day, to function 'propeerly'
2006-06-07 23:19:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it becomes a problem for you - missing work - having a drink in the morning, memory lapses, drinking when your happy, drinking when your sad, on your own. - I think most people who have a problem know they have, its just admitting it to someone and if you want help, getting it.
2006-06-08 00:39:19 · answer #8 · answered by Joanne A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you crave a drink. Many people drink, in large quantities even, but it becomes a problem when you crave it...when you are willing to do things to get a drink.
2006-06-08 04:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by high_on_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ur thoughts of drinking overtake ur thoughts of responsibility. If u need to drink more than u need to go to work u have a oroblem
2006-06-08 00:45:20 · answer #10 · answered by crazywaitress2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋