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?

Ok actually I go to work 5 days a week. I wake up 7 am every day, even weekends because I have a 2yr old. And no I dont drink around my daughter. Now as fas as if I can not drink in a week, well of course. I actually havent had a drink all week. Im saving it for this weekend which is my b-day. Its not like I dont pay my light bill to get a bottle. Its really not that serious. If I have company I just tend to drink a little more than my friend, thats all.

Answer 1

I can drink a whole bottle of wine to myself too...and I would say I have a drink or two nearly every night... and can do a whole bottle or a case of beer in a weekend day.

Just because you like the feeling of being tispy or drunk, it does not mean you are an alcoholic.

If you don't drink and drive, don't drink in front of your child, don't make stupid decisions like bring home weirdo's, if you can pay all your bills, if you spend quality time with your child and be a good mother, if you can get up and go to work every morning.....etc...I really wouldn't worry.

The people who say that since you said you like the feeling of being drunk are silly...are we to believe that all the people who are not considered alcoholics but have a drink don't like the feeling?? If they don't they should save their cash and buy non alcoholic wine or beer.

The only thing that would make me wonder if you are an acoholic is that you are wondering yourself....do you feel guilty for drinking? If so you need to look into yourself and ask if it is because other people say so, or because deep down inside you think you are but are just justifying it away.


Cheers.

Answer 2

Well, you drink about as much as me, which is more than some and less than others. My father was an alcoholic with the need to drink every day and frequently drunk. Therefoe I know I need to watch my habit, and it is a habit.

I tell you this because I don't think you are an alcoholic, but your mental dependency could easily push you that way.

I have the same concerns and questions.

Here is what I do. I promise myself to stop drinking one week per month and multiple weks periodically....just to prove to myself that I am not dependent. Now I kinda pick the week to be convenient to my schedule, but I do it and I feel better that I am not abusing myself.

Here is the other part...even drinking as we do, it will have an affect on us long and short term. Short term is a DUI and behavior which could get us in trouble...insulting friends and losing a license is serious. Long term has liver concerns, diabetes and otehr health risks. If you get pregnant, you gotta stop...can you?

Prove it...

Answer 3

I don't think you are an alcoholic. But, I consider an alcoholic to be someone who is dependent on alcohol to feel "normal". Can you function just fine without drinking? Sounds like you can. I used to go out every night of the week and drink with my friends and we all had a big time and then we all got up in the morning and went to work sober and stayed sober all day and then met at the bar in the evening and started all over again. I wasn't an alcoholic, just out having fun with my friends and our fun happened to include drinking. I eventually got tired of it all and now I very rarely even drink at all.

The fact that you are aware of what you are doing and are concerned about it is a good sign, I think. You are not out of control, which is one sign of alcoholism. Just be careful and don't let it take over your life. If it starts to interfere with your daily life then you do have a problem. Be careful out there and please don't drink and drive. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

Unfortunately, the feeling that you want/need to get to the "tipsy" state to have a good time indicates that you may be on your way to becoming an alcoholic. Your alcohol consumption indicates a serious drinking problem. If this were to be combined with missing work or various other commitments, that would be a serious issue.
Best of luck to you!

Answer 5

If you have a certificate from AA then yes, if not then you are just a drunk. Enjoy life and live it however it makes you happy, but rember that if it effects your job, family and freinds (other than nagging) than maybe you should stop and self evaluate yourself. On that thought, I think I will grab me another beer!

Cheers!


I drink a couple of cold beers on Friday night if I do not have much else going on. I drink a twelve pack on Sundays. It’s just my way of enjoying life. I exercise regularly and am in great shape. I always pass my P.T. test and my wife does not mind as long as I do not drive or use my power tools. So I guess as long as you are responsible you should have no worries.

If you are broke on Sunday and can’t get to work or class on a regular basis (more than once a year) then you may.

Answer 6

I hate that you're dealing with this. One piece of advice i will provide you with, provided that you're 12, is to watch for an afternoon even as he comes living house sober and tell him that you want to study with him about what he's doing to himself and the family individuals and how that's hurting absolutely everyone which include himself. maximum alcoholics do not comprehend that they develop right into a diverse individual even as they drink and subsequently damage those round them without regard. in case you try this and it would not artwork, then attempt getting into contact with a counselor. most of the time, they'll propose what you should do. I didnt have an abusive father, although, I had about 4 inebriated uncles that i replaced into round maximum of my formative years. i understand the abuse, no matter if it were verbal or actual. i'm sorry that you're dealing with this fairly.

Answer 7

In the A.A. program, there are SPECIFIC questions asked to determine if you ARE or ARE NOT an alcoholic. There are many many types of alcoholics and you could possibly be one of those types that doesn't drink every day.

Further, for as many types of alcoholics that there are, there are that many more methods of DENIAL.

I suggest that you go to the site below, cruise around a bit and give yourself a good "SELF-EXAM".

NOONE CAN DO IT FOR YOU and no one need know that you did it, either. This will only work if you can be HONEST WITH YOURSELF.


Good Luck with this.

Answer 8

I don't think you are presently an alcoholic, but your behavior is leading you down that path. It is just not healthy to drink more than about 2-3 drinks per day depending our your weight and size. A whole bottle of wine is just too much. Try to cut back and if you find you can't, it's time to think about a program.

Answer 9

Asking about a drinking problem could be a sign of troubles ahead. Many will say you do but from what your saying it doesn't sound so bad. However if you drink around your daughter and something happens they will surely say you have a bad problem with drinking. So I would stay stone cold sober around the kid....

Bottoms Up!!!!

And Remember its now about Beer Thirty...

Answer 10

If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic. If that be the case, you may be suffering from an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer.