I would say he drinks, on average, 3 drinks a day. Sometimes he doesn't drink at all- other times he binges on a night out with the buddies. I'd like to find a way to break his habit, but, as they say..."old habits die hard"
2006-08-21 13:15:12 · 5 answers · asked by Beth D 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Zero to three drinks a day doesn't sound out of line to me, as long as he's drinking in a safe place and not driving. Many doctors say that a drink or two a day can be good for the heart. Binging with his buddies is a little more troubling.
Practical advice on quitting or cutting down:
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/drinkto...
You don't mention his age, but many people over-do around college age, whether or not they go to college. The vast majority of these people "mature out", outgrow it when they start taking on the responsibilities of life. About 80% quit or learn to moderate on their own according the Harvard studies.
PS - Many people who didn't have real drinking problems end up with them after attending AA. They learn that it's a disease that they have no control over. I tried AA on and off for 20 years without success. I turned my back on the program over 5 years ago and simply quit.
2006-08-21 17:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "slight" alcoholic...either you are or you are not. If you HAVE to have that one drink - you're an alcoholic. I speak from experience...my sister died a year ago from Alcoholism...I went into therapy with her (as did my parents and brothers) to try and help her...the one thing that helped her the most was for us all to stop making excuses for her actions...and to set boundaries. Example: "If you are drinking or have had a drink. I'm sorry, but do not come to dinner with the family tonight". Although too late to save her life, we did have several comfortable family get togethers as she did eventually stop drinking long enough to be part of the family. Good luck! Be strong. It's not an easy road to travel.
2006-08-21 13:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by angelzwhim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to binge a lot, specially when i was a student, stressed or both at the same time. Stress, booze , crap job cost me my house, wife and everything I own, so I picked myself up, dusted myself down, and moved forward, I still enjoy a drink but cannot afford to go back to those dark days. I probably would be an participating alcoholic, if it wasn't for a few things, lack of money, enjoyable job, good friends, the love of my children, and lots of hobbies( I spend all my money on gadgets, not booze), so support him ,don't nag, get him a hobby.There's more to life!
2006-08-21 15:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by allan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the AA or Al Anon site. It will say if you think he has a problem, he probably does. If he's dependent on alcohol (sound like he is) he's the only one who can "break" the habit. And, very likely, he won't see it as a problem. On the other hand, the world hold surprises for us every once in a while.
2006-08-21 13:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
alcoholism is not slight, and he has to want to help himself.
it's a disease, not a habit.
Good luck
2006-08-21 15:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by coffeegirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋