2006-09-24 22:00:54 · 30 answers · asked by pinkdragon 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
this is about my freinds husband my opinion hes a waste of space.
2006-09-24 22:02:53 · update #1
just to add he asked my husband to stop in a garage toget a bottle of cider but it was comin on to 11.00 pm when they stop sellin it and he was litterally gettin the shakes my freind thinks theres nothin wrong with him
2006-09-24 22:15:25 · update #2
only if they couldn't cope without it. its safer to have a small drink each night than binge at weekends but over a pint a night is quite excessive. could they cut down or go without a couple of nights without getting anxious? if not then i'd reckon they need help.
2006-09-24 22:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by xxx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much. Like a previous poster has said there is nothing wrong with a couple of cans or a pint . Drink in moderation is fine but if your drinking heavily every night then there should be cause for concern. Hiding behind a bottle doesnt get to the problem of why this person is drinking so much.
2006-09-25 05:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by bogstandard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really only an issue if the affects of alcohol are causing problems in his or others' lives. Most of the time, people can enjoy a drink and that's that but if he desires drink all the time and can not feel 'ok' without a drink inside him or, if, in addition to that, his desire to drink affects those around him then yes he has a problem. I got a very good book called 'Living with Problem Drinking' which basically says it doesn't really matter if people are classed as alcoholic or not, if they get to the point that drinking is problematic, they need to change. Many, many people drink to get through the day, you'd be amazed who and how many in all walks of life; it's not unusual to drink every night. If he is affecting your friend then he is a problematic drinker and she should either help him, if he wants it, or get out because it will only get worse.
2006-09-25 05:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alcoholic in my eyes is someone where the alcohol overtakes or rules their life. For example someone who cant work, or look after their children. But to me if you go out to work all day come home and have a few drinks then get up and go to work again the next day then no their is no problem. You should know yourself if their is a problem or maybe that person has something on their mind where the alcohol seems to be helping numb their feelings, have a chat and find out if their is a problem and be their to help if their is.
2006-09-25 05:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya Pink, I am sorry to tell you this but the answer you are looking for is YES. I dont mean any harm by saying that to you, but anyone that needs a drink every night are day the do really have a problem. Think of your liver and cider is the worst type of drink to drink. I just left my boyfriend as he had to have a drink every day, night and he wont admitt he has a problem. Try only if you want to get help but you have to have your heart in it.
2006-09-25 05:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cider as in apple juice no. If Alcohol then I would think. Alcoholism is the dependence's of having to have alcohol craving it and needing it to function. Can he go months,weeks,days within drinking, if so does he have withdrawal and anger issues? I don't think because someone is an addict they are a waste of space just people who are lost within themselves and the issues at hands that made them turn to the substance abuse. By all means you know if he is an abusive prob and whatnot speak to your hubby about and form an intervention just a suggestion. Hazlden is awesome for that.
2006-09-25 05:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by goddesscarpediem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i drink 2 or 3 pints of cider almost everyday helps to unwind after a hard day at work its social and relaxing, i dont feel i have a problem, i think i did when 6 months ago i was going thru serious issues and was on 6/7 a day nitemare
try this website to test
www.mhsanctuary.com/tests/alcotest.htm
2006-09-25 05:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by johnny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the person getting the shakes in the morning, creating opportunities for secret drinking, Needing a drink to get through events, everything needs celebrating, or commiserating with alcohol? etc.
Plenty of organisations offer counselling, to help the person decide if they have a habit they want to break.
2006-09-25 05:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by Smiler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with people with alcohol issues and our definition of alcoholism is when individulas cannot stop drinking and feel they cannot live without it. The professional opinion I suppose is that he is obviously drinking more than the reccommended amount and so yes this could be classed as alcoholism. Maybe you should look at why this person is drinking so much?
2006-09-25 05:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by clakkie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so what if he is, why are you so bothered it is his life to live not yours, if all he is doing is drinking does it matter if they are an alcoholic - somone who drinks once in a blue moon and then gets behind the wheel of a car is a bigger problem or doesn't drink but is violent anyway or drives under the influence of valium or other prescribed drugs or as in your case has more interest in complaining about others your comment "he is a waste of space" shows your attitude of hate these are bigger problems than someone that has a few drinks and harms no one but themselves
2006-09-25 07:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by mini the prophet of fubar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say he's slightly alchoholic. The amount doesn't seem to be too much but it is obvious that he has a dependence on it and it is acting his behaviour. I am not as optimistic as his wife and I think if he doesn't curb this habit now, it will sooner or later get out of control.
2006-09-25 05:24:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋