I know someone that has been drinking to excess for about 4 1/2 months. They have at least 4 beers daily, and sometimes more. Do you think they are an alcohlic or just someone on the road to being one? Does anyone have any advice for me to give them? They know the health risks. Thanks!
2006-10-13 13:14:44 · 21 answers · asked by olson_m80 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The need to have a drink every day is an indicator of either alcohol dependence or alcoholism. This person needs to be able to stop drinking without it being a problem. The longer he continues to drink, the higher his tolerance will be, so the more drinks he will want in order to achieve that "high".
2006-10-13 13:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know you are very worried for this person you probably care...Alcoholic is a person that needs alcohol to live, drinking 4 beers daily is not a big thing, He is not on the road to be an alcoholic either..He should not be driving after drinking 4 beers but his does not make him an alcoholic.
Rum, whisky, vodka, are more dangerous because alcohol es more concentrate, but having a drink before going to the shower or a glass of wine at dinner will not make him an alcoholic either.
Start to worry when this person you care for start missing his job, gets drunk every day, or once every week, does not enjoys food, does not care for his family, those are signs that show that the individual has alcohol over his most lovely things in life...Hope I helped..good luck
2006-10-13 13:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by camilito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not the amount of beer it is the personalituy and the consistancy that determines alcoholism .some people can drink preiodically all their lives and not be an alcoholisc
other can become an alcoholic after years of regular drinking
and others again can become an alcoholic already after a few years
4 beers is not that much
i drank a lot when i was young
today i hardly drink at all
have never had problems with not drinking
that will tell you if a person is in danger ,if they can go cold turkey (drink nothing alcoholic for a long time)easily
but you can tel these people that drunks are boring repetitive people who are wasting their time drinking when they could be doing something positive with their lives
2006-10-13 13:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like they are already. If they feel the NEED to drink every day, than that's almost a sure sign. Also, if they use drinking to cope with stress, anger, etc. It gets to the point where the person can't have fun anymore with a group of friends unless they're drinking... Then it's time to get help.
And no, just because you pick up a beer does not make you an alcoholic. The addiction or abuse of alcohol is what does it.
2006-10-13 13:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by akflame81 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i personnally think you are overreacting....4 beers a day...not so bad..i don't drink anymore, but my husband still does, almost every night when he gets off work he has a few beers....nothing wrong with that... only difference is, he doesn't have to have it. Have you been with this person when they are not drinking? or haven't had a drink all day? what are they like? does their personality change? if so , maybe there is a problem there, when do they drink? after work or just because its there? try going on a road trip or somewhere that they will not be able to drink and see how it affects them, that will give you your answer.....hope all works out....
2006-10-13 13:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by nascar_cr8zy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quantity or duration does not an alcoholic make! If alcohol is changing you or controlling you even if it's just a small amount you are having an adverse reaction to it and should not drink. Look up alcoholics anonymous in your area or google it for more information. Peace!
2006-10-13 13:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When their personal life is affected by their drinking, then they should have cause to be alarmed. That could be someone who's been drinking for 2 weeks or 20 years.
It's not how much or how often, it's to what degree their life is being affected.
2006-10-13 13:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like they are an alcoholic.
especially if they think the only way to have fun is by drinking
drink alone
drink everyday after work to "unwind"
drink because they are shy and think they need the "liquid courage"
there are different types of alcoholics:
crazy
ranting
functioning
party person
etc.
just sit with them and talk sincerely about your concerns. Print out some stuff on the web and present it. Be prepared for them to be defensive, but be calm.
2006-10-13 13:20:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are born a alcoholic or addict. I know because I am one. I am going to put this in addict terms (alcoholics come under this group too). Our brain runs differently from regular peoples. There are certain neurons that dont spark. A normal person can have a drink and not feel anything, but alcoholics have that drink and it is almost euphoric. My best advice for you is to go on to a alonon chat room and talk to them. The first thing you have to do is talk to your friend and see how he or she feels about their condition. Denial is one big thing to anyone realizing that they are addicts. Till he or she accepts that fact nobody can help them. Good luck. Best wishes, my prayers are out to you.
2006-10-13 13:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by GreatfulLove 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's not a matter of how long you have been doing it, or even how much you drink. It's really an issue of your dependance on that drink. If you can't function without it, even if it's just one or two, you're an alcoholic.
2006-10-13 13:18:38 · answer #10 · answered by Apple21 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋