I have this friend who I've met over the weekend and while I was talking to him until 6 am in the morning, he kept on getting up to get another drink. I asked him if he was alone and he says he always drinks alone. I know this kid has some problems but I just wanted to know if drinking alone is a big deal. Help me help this kid!
2006-10-24 05:47:51 · 15 answers · asked by elixirgrapefruit 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes.
2006-10-24 05:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
drinking alone at 6 am is a definite sign of something beyond a problem with drinking. It shows tolerance and addiction.
I hated being around people toward the end of my drinking. I prefered to get a case of beer and go for a drive in the country unless the weather was crappy..
I've been in recovery for 20+ years and your "friend" probably ought to go to AA if he's ready to stop drinking.
2006-10-24 05:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. It sounds like your friend may have a problem. But that does not necessary mean that because he drinks alone, he has a problem. (i.e. He has a problem, and so he drinks alone) I think that moderation is key. I love to enjoy a nice glass of wine with my dinner. There are even times that my husband and I will have a few more then that ;), but again, it's all about moderation.
2006-10-24 05:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well the problem lies in if this is an all the time thing. Though technically drinking alone is one of the SIGNS of an alcohol problem, it definetely does not necessarily mean that he for sure has a problem. Does he have any other signs or symptoms that would suggest to you he has an alcohol problem? Does he constantly reek of alcohol? If you would like to help him, I am sure there are plenty of resources out there that would be willing to give you more information and tips and advice. Here is one link to help get you started http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/?Media=PlayFlash
2006-10-24 05:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes drinking alone is a problem but drinking as a kid is a bigger one how old is this person? if someone feels that they need to drink for no reason such as if there is no party or social gathering and if your drinking extensively then there is a problem and what makes it worse is that this kid is probably drinking in order to cover up a different problem he already has...its no good but if you plan to help him i hope you know his family or someone because issues such as this don't just go away over night and just because you care about him that wont make him better
2006-10-24 06:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by ELIZY 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
plently of people like to drink alone..theres nothing wrong with it. people like different things. some like to drink with friends. some enjoy the peace and quite. some people have wine when they eat their dinner alone -doesnt mean they have a problem. the problem arises when they are dependant on drink, the first thing they think of when they wake up and last thing they think of before sleep. thats when someone has a problem
2006-10-24 05:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by alrightyyy_then 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
i personally do it sometimes on weekends..just watching tv having a few..and when they start going down, its just like drinking water, so it goes down smooth..its not like ur drinking to get drunk..but if he is doing this every day during the week, then yes, he does have a problem and should seek help..but if hes not in need of alcohol during the week, he is just relaxing and chillin out
2006-10-24 05:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Michael D 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Drinking alone is definately a problem, especially if it's ongoing till 6am. If it is one drink, like a glass of wine in the evening, then I wouldn't worry, but if this guy is drinking alot he is trying to drink away his problems. I would be careful how close you let yourself get to him. People with drinking problems are nasty to deal with.
2006-10-24 06:02:28 · answer #8 · answered by Meagan M 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-02 22:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
http://www.aa.org
2006-10-24 05:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I drink alone, yeah, with nobody else.
I drink alone, yeah, with nobody else.
Yeah, you know when I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself.
Now, every morning, just before breakfast,
I don't want no coffee or tea.
Just me and my good buddy Weiser.
That's all I ever need.
Cause I drink alone, yeah, with nobody else.
I drink alone, yeah, with nobody else.
Yeah, you know when I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself.
2006-10-24 05:49:49 · answer #11 · answered by Jet 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋