my partner goes to the pub about four times a week and has about five or six pints does that mean he has a drink problem or just like a drink to relax
2007-03-07 22:58:34 · 18 answers · asked by sade1983 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There is a 'test' at the Alcoholics Anonymous website that can help people see if alcohol is affecting their life, perhaps you could persuade your partner to take the test:
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/newcomer/isaa4u.shtml
There is no set limit after which someone is an alcoholic. It isn't how much you drink, it is how it affects you. Your partner could just be someone who enjoys a drink to relax but is able to limit it. My partner drank far more than me, but I was the one with the problem.
If your partner decides that he needs support, he can get in touch with Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: National Helpline: 0845 769 7555
Email:aanewcomer@runbox.com
Web: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Support is also available to you, to help you deal with his drinking. Contact Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire:
Tel: 020 7403 0888
Email: alanonuk@aol.com
Web: http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/
Drink line offer advice and information for people with alcohol problems or anyone concerned about alcohol misuse. They also offer advice on sensible drinking and information on services to help people cut down on their drinking.
Tel: 0800 917 8282
2007-03-07 23:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it makes a difference if he is drinking at home or in the pub. If he is drinking 5 or 6 pints a week then thats ok but if he is drinking that amount each time he visits the pub then yes he has a bit of a problem.
2007-03-07 23:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Buffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't think he has a "PROBLEM" as such, - but he COULD reduce the AMOUNT that he drinks! Twenty-four PINTS, in just FOUR visits to the pub, is a LOT! I like a drink, myself, - but, it would take me TWICE that time, to drink THAT much!
2007-03-08 00:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by Spike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my goodness, the answers i see so far - "NOT A PROBLEM?!?!" five or six pints a night 4 times a week is not relaxing. that is 8 cans a day. way too much for someone just looking to unwind. that is alcoholism. i've done that much in a day, and it's too much for daily drinking, and I can drink a 750mL bottle of vodka to myself in a night. and besides, he's fat as hell, is he not? bad for his body, bad for your eyes, bad bad bad... :(
2007-03-07 23:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by Pneurbies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how old he is if he is young then i cant see it being a problem as they all do it.my sons at uni and he goes out with his mates drinking 3 or 4 times a week its when they start drinking at home as well thats when the problem starts for now i wouldnt worry to much about it just let him know your worried about it and see what he says sometimes just talking helps .
2007-03-07 23:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your better half is the only individual who can definitely upward thrust up and say that he has a eating concern... yet definite, he does. till he realizes it particularly is a concern, he won't stop or get help. YOU, on the different hand, can get help by technique of attending alanon conferences -- alanon is a help team for persons whose lives have been plagued by technique of somebody else's eating. alanon is a international-extensive team, so i'm specific you will detect conferences on your section. i do no longer understand why you will marry somebody who has a eating concern in the 1st place, hon. it particularly is a problematic highway to tow. possibly you have under no circumstances been uncovered to alcoholism formerly? all and sundry who beverages up on your guy does, and who wets the mattress, has an exceptionally extensive difficulty.... preserve YOU.. no one else will.
2016-09-30 09:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i have seen him drinking lambrini at 8am on the bus stop down the high street, only kidding it is only a drink problem if he cant stop, if it is bothering you ask him to go without for a week to prove to you he can.
2007-03-07 23:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not it's a common misconception, but most people think that someone who may need to have a beer after work just to relax isn't an addict, but newsflash they are. if they are regularly drinking, no matter how small or how large just to relax, let go, etc. they are dependant on alcohol and its not good.
2007-03-07 23:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by gihae0401 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not sound like it, if he had a drink problem, he would be out every night and every opportunity, hes probably just chilln with the lads
2007-03-07 23:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by looby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People think that drinking a lot nessecarily means a drink problem, but a lot of the time it isnt the amount you drink its how you act when you have drunk it. i.e. violent
2007-03-07 23:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by Dana P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋