Am I an alcoholic?

Question

I like to drink alot. I dont drink everyday but maybe 3-4 times in the week and especially on the weekend. I mainly drink beer or wine. I can drink a whole bottle of wine to myself. Now I dont drink a whole bottle to myself 3 days out the week, maybe one day, if that. I drink liquor if Im going out to a club or something. I like the way I feel when Im drunk or tipsy. I think I drink to get tipsy and not for the taste. I dont have any emotional issues in my life that drives me to drink, I just enjoy it. What do you guys think? Am I an alcoholic?

The reason Im asking is because someone I know that drinks less than me calls me an alcoholic but I know Im not. I just wanted your opinion..

Answer 1

Look, if you can drink responsibly, and you don't hurt others when you drink, don't beat your self up.

Human beings have been eating, drinking and smoking things to change the way they feel for thousands and thousands of years. It's natural.

If on the other hand, you are hurting people, or, yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. Or even putting others and yourself at risk for doing something wrong. You could have a problem. If your job performance is affected. If you're randomly sleeping around when you've been drinking. You could have a problem.

First, and foremost know yourself and your limitations.

I do not believe you have a problem, you'll know on your own when you do.

Answer 2

You drink a lot. Consuming alcohol in moderation has been shown to have some positive health benefits. I would become concerned that you have a problem if your drinking behavior interferes with the your normal personal, family, social, or work life. Sometimes you may not realize there is a problem and that's where you should begin listening to your friends.

Judging by what you mentioned above about you liking to feel tipsy is a key indicator that you may be using alcohol to self medicate which is a serious red flag for alcoholism...

Ask yourself if you could have just as good of a time if you only went to the clubs sober...

Answer 3

Try this, go out with your friends and don't drink anything. If you can sit with them in a club and have a good time without drinking then there is hope for you. But, if you can't sit there without having a drink or if you can't stop drinking after one drink then you might have something to think about. Also, if drinking in some way affects your family life or work performance then you probably are an alcoholic. And like someone else stated, if you have to ask then it is possible.

Answer 4

I, among other people everywhere, also drink to have a good time. People may think you are an alcoholic, but it is really how you see it. As long as you aren't out of control and you know your limits, tell everyone else (especially ur friend who has a 2 drink maximum) to kiss off. Some people can have fun without drinking (which i am sure you can), but you prefer to drink and have fun. There's nothing wrong with that. So if you see me at the bar, cheers!

Answer 5

Probably not.

That being said, if you have to ask the question, maybe at some level in your mind, you are starting to be concerned for your health. Take a week off, no drinking, and see how you feel.

I worked several years in drug and alchol rehab, and in many cases, the alcoholics we had were just social drinkers who got used to drinking often and continued to do so for a long period of time. In their case, the alcohol was more of a psycological cruth that an actual chemical addiction, but getting them off of it, and the cravings that they had, was no easier than the chemically dependent group.

Answer 6

You're probably not an alcoholic, but you are a binge drinker. That can have serious negative effects on your health- you shouldn't drink an entire bottle of wine in one evening! Stick to three small glasses.

Answer 7

Hey Caramella, I don't want to bust your bubble, but you're young and impressionable, if you at your age have "friends" calling you an alcoholic, the you are headed down that path, and for what?? You're still at that age that you feel invincible, but the truth of the matter is that if you like to get hammered on a regular basis, then you're just setting the table for the inevitable to come, which is the long winding road to alcoholism.........which isn't a pretty thing, and consider this.......NOTHING IS PRETTY ABOUT A DRUNK LADY. PERIOD. I'm a lot older and wiser, and I hope that you re-read this daily for a week and think about your own question to yourself........Are you an alcoholic?? Only a question you can ultimately answer........I hope you're not headed that way......you sound like a great lady..........

Answer 8

sorry to say but your drinking to much in one week this will do your health no good at all you like to go out and enjoy your self is fine but really you should cut way down on that whole bottle of wine drink beer.

Answer 9

well to become and alocholic you must first admit you have a problem. To me it sounds like you are telling us you do. so i would say yes. Just make sure that you don't over do it, any more. think as if whenyou go out to a club limit your self as to how many drinks you'll have that night or week, every week take one away until your down to none, then award yourself with something you love, for example a nice new pair of shoes, with all the money you'll save you'll be able to do this. Also remember your body is your temple, don't distroy it! God Bless !!

Answer 10

I would ask myself "Can I go without alcohol?" I don't know if your an alcoholic only you or someone close to you can figure that out. I would, warn you, if you are feeling that you could be an alcoholic you may want to cut back or stop drinking.