My husband drinks EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. He does not drink tons of beer just like 4-6 beers every night and he is not happy if he does not get to drink for a night. He drinks about 12 when his brother or his friend comes over. He doesn't really act any different after he drinks but I hate the fact that he thinks he has to have beer every night. Would he be considered an acholic?
2007-02-15 03:51:43 · 29 answers · asked by Loves2Snuggle 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I do think he would be considered an alcoholic because he drinks every day and isn't happy without it. If it didn't bother him whether he drank or not that would be different. My nephew used to be the same way until it started coming between he and his wife & family. He went to AA and gave up drinking and now is much happier. He has had some bad days where he really wanted to drink but hasn't given in. It's been about 6 months for him so far. If you need help or advise contact AlAnon which is for families of alcoholics. I'm sure they could answer some of your questions and give you advise on how to handle talking to your husband about it. I wish you the best.
2007-02-15 04:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have a problem. as long as he stays at 4 or 6 a night its OK. If he steadily increases you should seek therapy for him. Many men can handle a few beers every night, especially those of European descent. Did you know that before the modern industrial age all Europeans drank beer everyday (even the children) because it was distilled and the water supply was polluted and made them sick. So European men have a higher tolerance for beer products. But if he is smoking at the same time he may be a risk for heart disease.
2007-02-15 11:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yowza. He's an alkie alright. :[ I'm sorry. But both of my parents are, and it's really tough. My mom doesn't even drink every week, let alone every NIGHT, but she has the desire for it all the time, which, apparently, your husband has as well.
Even 4 is a little much. If he isn't happy when he doesn't get a drink just one night, he seriously needs help, and you have to have a talk with him. A very, very heartfelt one. Alcoholism is a really frightening thing to live with, so you best get him help before he's too far into it.
Good luck with everything, okay?
2007-02-15 11:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by foonickle 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes he's on his way but to outright say YES he is an alchoholic would not be right. The fact that he gets "mad" if he cant drink is not a good sign. Also the fact that he doesnt act different. By that do you mean he doesnt act drunk? If so thats also bad. The fact its going to start to take more and more eventually to get the same effect. If you have children especially this isnt a good parenting example for them to see or for you to deal with. Try to get him to talk to someone and tell him you love him adn want to help him. Good luck**
2007-02-15 12:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Steff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes 4-6 beers is alot
2007-02-15 11:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by Avaria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is not hitting you and he is still in control but the moment he gets out of control when he doesn’t drink he can be considered an alcoholic Remember this if starts to drink more and gets aggressive you will have a problem
2007-02-15 11:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is an alcoholic. If he craves alcohol, can't go without it and if he is not acting differently after having so many drinks that a "normal" person would be downright drunk over, then his body is so used to alcohol that it needs it to function. If he won't recognize that he is an alcoholic, then you need to contact Al-Anon. It is a support group for loved ones of alcoholics. They can help. Good luck.
2007-02-15 12:31:49 · answer #7 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly. He is whats knowen as a functional alcoholic. He can hold a job and everything but still has to have a drink every day. Challenge him to see if he can even go 24 hrs without a drink. I bet he can't or wont want too.
2007-02-15 11:57:28 · answer #8 · answered by bargod 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes but it is hard to tellnot being there. I would go to a AA meeting for people with alchs. in the family. AA meeting are not only for the one with the problem Try it out it mught help you get a better answer. Good Luck
2007-02-15 12:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by Deidre R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was my beginning, I started out drinking the same amount and drinking more on the weekends when friends were there. trying to get my wife to drink so I could get hammered. It just got worse for me, luckily I caught it. be careful watch for the mood swings. Don't fight a drunk get out of the way if it gets that bad.
2007-02-15 12:09:23 · answer #10 · answered by frosty62 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋