ive recently started a couple months ago but since graduations coming, i know im gonna be drinking more. Really, how bad is it for me to be drinking? And how much is okay? last time i drank i took a combined amount of 6-7 shots between vodka, whiskey and tequilla(im not really a fan of beer). that really got me messed up. I was thinking drinking once or twice a month would be okay? Is that right?
2006-06-17 20:36:22 · 16 answers · asked by PhanCsn 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You are young to be drinking but I did it, too, so I can't say much for that. Legally, you should not be drinking, though. The fact that you even question it and have an awareness about it shows me that you are on the right path and not some completely reckless person with a total & utter disregard for your health, your life and the lives of others.
Alcohol will age you, though and pickle your liver. Be smart. Don't drink too much.
People will say that anything in moderation is fine but you are killing valuable brain cells needed for college / university.
Whatever anyone says, though, I well remember being 17 & it was a part of going out & partying with my peers. A person doesn't need to drink to excess - (or drink at all period to have fun) - but there was little anyone could have said to me then to make me stop. I am not talking about getting wrecked; just a few social drinks. It was all in the name of friendly fun. Don't get messed up, though. I would hate for you to ever doing anything ULTRA STUPID, not to mention dangerous, like drink & drive!!!
2006-06-17 20:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by CanadianGirlAbroad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well drinking shots of vodka and stuff, is really not great for you at all. The reason you were so messed up is because you mixed your drinks. It's a good idea to choose one drink (say rum and coke) and stick to it for the night. Alternating your alcoholic drinks with some water in between can help, especially if you are having some big nights during your graduation.
Basically alcohol is a poison and it's toxic to your liver, so when you drink your liver works really hard to get rid of it and process it.
If you go out once or twice a month and drink heaps, then that is not great either, it's known as binge drinking, where you go for say several weeks of nothing, then go out and get absolutely tanked. If you are going to only drink once or twice a month it's fine if you just enjoy a few drinks without going too overboard.
Just be really careful about not driving and looking out for your mates who may drink heaps and be tempted to do dumb things.
2006-06-17 20:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! i do And im 17 and a female and ive started at 14 years old! but if you do it all the time it will cause damage! Hope you have fun with occasionaly drinking and i hate beer! Shots rock!
2006-06-17 20:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a legal standpoint, you're probably not in good shape. However, I live in Germany, and the kids can drink beer and wine at 16, and hard liquor at 18. If you want to go with those standards, you're probably ok.
2006-06-17 20:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should reduce the level of alchohol in take. man are drinking achohol since the begining of time, so its not wrong tasting it but not to the extend of killing yourself. and when you feel you have need to drink just take a pack. some people drinks it for fun, some drink it for cold and some drink it to make them feel happy and to forget sadness or loneliness. you cant take anything more than limits.it is not good for health and will effect your life and studies.
2006-06-17 20:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why there is an age limit. With age comes reasoning and maturity. You've just started drinking and have already come close to alcohol poisoning.
2006-06-17 20:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jade Ariana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually it doesn't matter if you are 17 or 27 or 47 or whatever... drinking too much alcohol is not good for the body and brain.... it's ok if you are a social drinker but if you make it a habit...then you will be wasting your money and your life to alcohol....
2006-06-17 20:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by jims_bong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not much of a drinker so I would say maybe once a month. Be safe about it hough if you do it more often. Don't drive when you have had some drinks.
2006-06-17 20:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is,Here in Fiji,it's against the law to drink alchohol for people who are under 21
2006-06-17 20:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you shouldn't be drinking till you're 21 of age to drink. cuz drinking at a young age messes up your mind and thats not cool :(. soo stop drinking before you regret it.
2006-06-17 20:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by Girly♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋