I had my first drink a month ago, and every Saturday since I've been at party and gotten drunk. I'm going to someone's birthday party tonight too and drinking. I find myself hoping every week that my friends and I have a party to go to so I can drink and have fun. Is this a sign of alcoholism or is it nothing to worry about?
2007-04-13 13:37:19 · 14 answers · asked by Message 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Btw, when I say 'drunk', I mean reasonably. I'm not drunk off my *** and getting sick or anything.
2007-04-13 13:45:32 · update #1
Naw...go have some fun girl. Your young and boozing is part of that. Just be smart about it...know your limits, don't get behind the wheel, and just don't drink all the time...it's more fun when it's an every know and again thing. Parties are cool, they are way of relaxing and being with your friends. Have fun, be safe!
2007-04-13 14:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by Beachbum 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you're really worried about this, you need to remove yourself from those situations in which you can get drunk. Us adults call it "self-control." Some people can exercise it, others can't. It's probably not a great thing to be drinking every weekend (to the point of being wasted). If you're concerned about it, seek help or just don't do it. If you've only been drinking for a month and you already feel like this, it is probably not going to get any better. You can still have a good time and not get drunk. I stopped going out with my friends becuase I was always the sober one and hated taking care of them when they were drunk. It doesn't make you cool, and it's not fun for the sober people! Believe me, I still drink, in moderation, and have a good time with people that do as well.
2007-04-13 20:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cass M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about it, try going to the party and not getting drunk (don't drink or just have one). If you think the part is a complete drag, then you should worry and look into an alcohol program. If you still have a good time then you are probably fine and enjoying the parties and not just the alcohol.
2007-04-13 20:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by hattiefrederick 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AA uses the following questions:
1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking?
2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?
3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
4. Is drinking affecting your reputation?
5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?
7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family's welfare?
9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking?
10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time of day?
11. Do you want a drink the next morning?
12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?
14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?
15. Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble?
16. Do you drink alone?
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?
18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?
19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?
20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking?
If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to any two, the chances are that you are an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.
2007-04-13 20:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by shoestring_louise 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
This is how alcoholism starts. You just started drinking and you are already drinking to the point of drunkenness every weekend and planning and living for your next drinking session.
It's time to put on the brakes. It's still early enough that you should be able to reduce your drinking without suffering any physical withdrawal. But by reduce I mean drink less often. Save it for special occasions only. And if you always drink to drunkenness, or every occasion starts to be special, find some help.
Good luck.
2007-04-13 20:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it so long you don't over drink it and never drive while intoxicated, ever!! I remember those days!!! My friends and I coudn't wait to be Friday and Saturday; its party time!!!!!!! well i still party, but not as often. I have a little one now and she is my first priority. I also have to be her role model. Mommy can't be drunk every weekends.
2007-04-13 23:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by heavenlyours2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start to worry about it, because, since it is new behavior, and you are showing signs of addiction, it can develope into a serious problem. If I were you, I would decide whether or not I want to be an alcoholic, and if I'm ready to accept all the problems that come with that, and make my next decision from there.
2007-04-13 20:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by Susan 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
depends on your age.
if you're a minor it's totally normal because you think you're cool to get wasted at every chance possible.
if you're in college- it's normal college life however I think you need to look at the numbers for how many teenagers die each year from drinking.
I think you need to realize you CAN have fun without getting drunk.
ALSO the person above me and their bullcrap list of reasons to make you an alkie..LOAD OF POOP.
I drink at parties because I'm shy. I'm really quiet and alcohol makes me more social. HOWEVER I'm legal age to drink! I know my limit, and I can say no to a drink if I don't want it...
So that list says I could have a drinking problem. Funny I drink maybe 2 times a month and even then I don't get wasted out of my tree....
Look, if YOU think you have a problem- get help.
No one on here can say "hey you're an alkie" we just can't. We don't see the way you act or talk when drinking. We don't know if it's ruining your life...
Only you, your close friends and family can tell you. But even then it's your choice as it's your body.
2007-04-13 20:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes you should. Excessive drinking can cause health problems such as passing out which is dangerous. Go easy on the drinks next time and tell yourself to stop if you feel like you had enough.
2007-04-13 20:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by jracer524 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may not be alcoholism but you are making a connection between drinking and having fun which can be dangerous and foolhardy
2007-04-13 20:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by altered ego 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋