i used to never drink at all - model citizen, straight A student, etc. and then i went to college and drank some (but not a lot). but then over the summer i got a dui and that has basically let me know that my life needs some adjustment. so i have put myself on abstinance from drinking until my dui is up (july of next year) b/c if i get caught with another dui i'm in big trouble and can kiss veterinary school goodbye.
however, since i have stopped drinking, i find that all i want to do is drink on the weekends, and since i'm at college the temptation is all aorund me. i turn 21 in december, but i'm really scared b/c i'm afraid i will give in to the temptation b/c i will legally be allowed to buy alcohol. i think about alcohol a lot and get a lot cravings for it. does this mean i'm an alcoholic?
2006-10-15 17:56:16 · 29 answers · asked by mighty_power7 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
If you're worried about being an alcoholic, you should enroll yourself in some self-help classes.
However, it does not necessarily mean you ARE an alcoholic. Have you ever heard the saying 'You always want what you can't have'? You've made a comitment to yourself NOT to drink, and so your mind is bringing forth the question of alcohol more often than it usually would.
I'm sure if you, for some reason, would deny yourself the luxury of chocolate or candy, your mind would do the same thing. It's the same thing as going on a diet. When you deny your body something, it will demand it of you.
Will power is a strange thing. If you keep telling yourself that you WILL NOT drink, you won't. But like I said earlier, if you feel it's a problem, enroll yuorself in some AA meetings. You never know, the extra influence could be the end all to your self concsiousness.
2006-10-15 18:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Hailee D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound like an alcoholic to me. Drinking can help to relax after studying and working all week. I wouldn't worry about it personally. I am a straight A student as well in a fairly difficult field and though I don't have a DUI/DWI and drink heavily on weekends. as long as it doesn't interfere with your life and school and you don't drink and drive any more, then you will probably be fine. It is normal for college age people to want to drink, just don't let it run your life. If you can't go without alcohol or it is interfering with your life then you might be an alcoholic.
2006-10-15 19:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by albinopolarbear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all, you saw the error of your ways. It was good that you abstained from alcohol after you got a dui because driving drunk could have been worse. Count your blessings and stay strong by abstaining from alcohol. You are goal oriented and you don't want anything to mess up your future plans. You are not an alcoholic, but in order to stay that way, you might want to talk to someone about having cravings, and if you find yourself having a craving, reach for a glass of water or an iced tea or a soda, just stay strong and don't make the same mistake twice.
2006-10-15 18:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by super682003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a recovering Alcolholic myself you might look at the reason you want to drink. Even Jesus drank of the vine. Public drunkeness is frowned upon, not drinking. If you can have one or two and stop, then you don't have a problem. But if you always drink and get drunk then there is a problem that you should look at.
I am never jealous of the people that can cdontrol their drinking, however if you can't then seek counsel from a person who you look up to who doesn't, or find an AA chapter and to to an "open meeting" and just listen to see if there is anything that sounds like "this could be me".
2006-10-15 18:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could mean that you are an alcoholic. Have you been to any AA meetings they will be better able to help you than I can on this type site. They can also give you the tools to help you meet your goals in life. Ask yourself if becoming a vet is what you really want, if it is then stop the drinking and get with the program. Don't let alcohol come between you and your dreams and goals. It is easy for me to say this because I haven't walked in your shoes. I have a brother who is an alcoholic with brain damage it is to late to help him. I really hope that this is only a wake up call for you and you will be able to overcome this obstacle.
2006-10-15 18:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by carmen d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real question is, do you what to do anything about it. If your goal is to be a veterinary doctor, ask your self that question every time you drink. If you think you are at that crossroad, choose the road that leads to your goal of becoming a doctor. The D.U.I.. could be the beginning of the rocky road or a warning to change direction. It's your choice and you still have at your age options. Don't blow it because I wish you and anyone like you with such dreams, good luck. And for gods sake don't associate booze with having a good time because I think alot of young people do. It is a trap
2006-10-15 18:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are in college, have fun, you only do this once,designate a driver or take a cab,its a whole lot cheaper than another dui and if you are to hammerd, the bar keep will call one for you.as for cravings, well its like i read before, its mental and you have told yourself no alcohol,like a diet, you crave food,in this case you crave alcohol,you are awfully young to be worried about these things any way,have fun and be careful,dont drink so much that you cant defend yourself, and most of all have fun!!
2006-10-15 18:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your an alcoholic when you get drunk all the time no matter what the day , if you just get bladdered at weekends you just a pisshead , i know alcoholics who wake at 10 am and drink cassinni wine mixed 50 / 50 with newcastle brown ale until 2 am 7 days a week without fail, i also know people who just go out on sat n sun and drink 15 pint per session untill they can barely stand and see but they dont drink in the week they are pissheads
2006-10-16 01:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't have just 2 or 3 drinks but rather must either stay sober OR get smashed -- probably you have a problem.
The DUI thing is another issue altogether. Alcoholic or not - if they catch you high behind the wheel -- you got trouble.
2006-10-15 18:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a recovering alcoholic. If you are asking the question at all good for you. That is the good news. Look up AA in your local phone book and talk with them, because from what you describe the answer is yes. a greater group of people you will never meet and from all walks of life and all ages. You do not even have to let your friends know what you are doing, they will collect no information. I do hope you will contact them soon. I also recommend you do at least 90 meetings in 90 days, it will be the most effective and enlightening thing you can ever do.
P.S. Went and looked at all the other answers, none of them were from a recovering alcoholic. (I have 15+ years recovery)
2006-10-15 18:10:51 · answer #10 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋