2006-06-25 01:29:57 · 14 answers · asked by hava 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It is not the specific quantity of alcohol that constitutes an alcoholic. There are other signs: in what situations does the person drink? does the person often drink alone? does the person feel a strong need to drink? One drink a day can indicate alcoholism, while someone who drinks more every day may or may not be. Alcoholism is related to psychological as well as biological factors--if you're concerned about it, talk to an MD or psychologist.
2006-06-25 01:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by grinningleaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it becomes a problem.
Alcoholism is not only an addiction by quantity, but also by reasons of coping. The behaviour behind it is instead of dealing with problems and stress in a healthy manner, it is quickly remedied by drinking, and usually in large quantities.
When it starts to affect your work/school, friends, and family it would be constituted as alcoholism. Before you know it your life is in complete disaray. That would be a great time to seek help.
In quantity wise: I say 3-4 drinks daily on a occasional basis per week= ok.
8-10+ drinks daily per week= problem
2006-06-25 08:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by jay w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body becomes accustomed to the alcohol and as it does the person needs to consume more and more until the body cannot function without the alcohol. When the alcohol controls the person..then the person has become an alcoholic. Alcoholics vary in degree of dependency. Many will deny they are addicted. Contact the local AA or Alanon in your community, they are very helpful.
2006-06-25 08:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Mojo Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it has to do with amounts per week. i'm a recovering alcoholic (been just about 5 years) and i would go days without a drink but when i got into it i did not know when to stop. and not knowing when to stop was the major factor in me realising i was a drunk. some poeple are easily addicted and some are not. just like everything there is a time and a place for a drink.
2006-06-25 08:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can drink as often or as rarely as you like you are only an alcholic if you depend on that drink wether that be one a day or one a week or if alcohol poses a major threat in your life
2006-06-25 08:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im A recovering alcoholic, The question is--can you put that drink down and forget about instantly, like you would a coke? If not-your one of us--ooohhh no...No big deal-just find your local AA group. they will be glad to help.
2006-06-25 08:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by chazzv2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
! to 2 drinks a day would be ok, unless you cant go without them. In most cases a glass of wine a day may even be healthy depending on your health. Any more than that your pushing it
2006-06-25 08:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by chris m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a magic number. When you can't go a few weeks without one...you're an alcoholic.
2006-06-25 08:35:09 · answer #8 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no figure on this. an alcoholic cannot have one drink.
you must ask yourself are you dependent on that one drink. DON'T DRINK FOR 4 WEEKS AND SEE HOW YOU FEEL
2006-06-25 08:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by giddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not about a specific number of drinks, its more to do with whether u are dependant on those drinks.
whether u can go without.
2006-06-25 08:35:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋