I didn't drink a drop of alcohol until I was of legal age. I like to drink alone -- in fact I don't like to drink with people. I know this sounds bad, but I just enjoy the "trip" and being alone in my house I can do so safely without the chance of doing something stupid or endangering others.
I can go a week or two without a drink, but then every once in a while I'll buy a bottle of wine or whiskey and drink it in one night.
I look at it like recreational drug use.
Do I have a problem or is this within the realm of healthy alcohol use?
2007-01-10 10:12:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
First of all, I think it's really mature of you to be concerned enough to take a look at your habits. What you described doesn't sound like a really big deal to me, especially that you are being safe about it by not going out when you are drinking. A bottle of wine every once in a while seems fine, when you aren't mixing it with any other medicine and you are staying home. A bottle of whisky, though, may be another thing. 1 glass of wine has roughly the same alcohol as one shot of liquor. A bottle of wine contains 4 to 6 glasses. A bottle of whisky likely contains more than 4 to 6 shots. So maybe cut back on the whisky when you do decide to drink it. Good luck. :)
2007-01-10 10:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the people who think you have to drink alcohol every day to be an alcoholic, this is incorrect. You can be predisposed to alcoholism by genetics. And many alcoholics, after they sober up, are still subject to relapses if they even taste alcohol.
To the asker... no, it does not sound like you're an alcoholic. It does sound like you're quite a loner though, and you need to get out more. Drinking alone is like masturbating. It can be fun, but it really doesn't accomplish anything except costing you money for alcohol. Next time you get the urge to drink alone, get an extra bottle, pick up some movies, and invite some friends over.
P.S. "healthy alcohol use" would be a glass of red wine per night. Aside from that, there really isn't much that qualifies as healthy about drinking. It's done for pleasure.
2007-01-10 20:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by thebobcatreturns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but I would say it might be better to just have a one glass of whiskey or wine a night instead of going a week or two then going haywire on a whole bottle . It will save your kidney's in the long run . Also I would just bag the whiskey and stick to a one glass of wine a night . I have heard the wine is good for the heart . Don't know if that is true might want to research on that one .
2007-01-10 10:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are questioning this, I would think that you feel it is a problem. Drinking alone isn't healthy. For 27 years I worked as a Probation Officer and supervised many people who had drinking problems. Not all were alcoholic, but all had problems. You need to look into yourself and why you feel the need to drink alone and all of it. Do you socialize other times? Or do you feel isolated and alone. If you answer yes to this you need to seek counselling.
But the answer to your question is you are not an alcoholic. But I do fear you could become one. Sorry.
2007-01-10 12:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate that you're dealing with this. One piece of advice i'll grant you with, provided that you're 12, is to await an afternoon even as he comes homestead sober and tell him that you pick to confer with him about what he's doing to himself and the kinfolk and the way it really is hurting all of us consisting of himself. maximum alcoholics do not comprehend that they grow to be a diverse human being even as they drink and for this reason damage those round them without regard. in case you do this and it doesn't artwork, then try moving into contact with a counselor. an excellent type of the time, they are going to advise what you may do. I didnt have an abusive father, in spite of the undeniable fact that, I had about 4 inebriated uncles that i become round maximum of my adolescence. i comprehend the abuse, no matter if it were verbal or actual. i'm sorry that you're dealing with this extremely.
2016-12-28 15:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by purgason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still be an alcoholic and not get drunk everyday. The fact that you'd rather spend a night drinking alone, rather than socialize with others, is a red flag.
2007-01-11 01:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by dogglebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not an alcoholic. I drink everyday alone or socially, there is nothing wrong with that. The fact that you asked - - alcoholics rarely admit or question it. When it starts taking over your life, interferes with relationships, late for work, missing work, losing jobs, then you have a problem. Otherwise, enjoy yourself.
2007-01-10 20:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by Ruiner 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats really unusual. alcohol is a social chemical and most people enjoy drinking when they're out to dinner or at parties bars or clubs with their friends. since it technically is a depressant, drinking alone can often times lead to depressing feelings which bring on the tailspin of alcoholism. it's not something that you realize one day, but rather it creeps up on you.
2007-01-10 11:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mike D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're an alcoholic but you do have the makings of an addiction. Maybe delve into this further with a friend/counsellor to find out why you do this.
2007-01-10 10:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by Pepper's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be an alcoholic you need to drink everday, and there is nothing wrong with wanting to drink alone.
But its not good to drink that much at once, kills to many brain cells...
but no, I wouldn't consider you a "alcoholic" per say.
2007-01-10 10:35:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋