drinking alcohol in the way of getting drunk, not for pleasure. If that's the one thing that makes her feel ok and happy?when does she become an alcoholic?she likes to drink, but she's not yet in desperate need of it.
2007-07-07 01:47:04 · 31 answers · asked by teen 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Teens shouldn't be drinking for a wide range of reasons, never mind on a regular basis. Are her parents alcoholics? I think the reason she drinks, more than the number of times per weeks, is what makes her an alcoholic. She is self medicating and, instead, should go and speak with her pediatrician about getting professional counseling now before things get any worse.
2007-07-07 01:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Fact from fiction, truth from diction. Having the need to drink to get drunk once a month is too much. there are basically 2 reasons to drink like that; to chase some pleasure or to hide from reality and mask pain. If good times can not be had sober I would wonder why not? Specially if the person has any kind of intelligence. They should be able to find excitement in many other things then just getting smashed. If they need alcohol to "numb the pain". What problem are they running from? the reality is what ever it was, it can not be solved while one is drunk and will still be there when you sober up. So it is a catch 22, with no end. Also, there is the safety factor. Drink enough, and you body can shut down and you go into shock, and die(then I guess what troubles you are chasing, you won't be any longer) You can black out, and be taken advantage of financially and/or sexually. And you may not remember where, how or by whom. So they will just get over on you. But that IS the thing to do, right? I mean the pluses out weight minuses tight?
2007-07-14 19:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
And what the heck are ya gonna do on your 21st?! Ya know, all this drinking, is she sexually active? Does she know if she were to get pregnant she could very easily pass Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Dang, Getting drunk to get drunk is ugly. On a guy, disgusting, on a girljust ugly and the older ya get the worse it gets. Does she have family history? I never drank much because my Dad is such a mean drunk, even when he's sober! If you care at all about this person, you will make sure all help needed is gotten. As a former Tavern owner and bartender, I can't even be in the same room with people like that. So many things could go wrong. She's stealing her own chidhood, injuring her health and probably terrifying her parents. Nothing good can come of this-
2007-07-14 19:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The girl is an alcoholic by all definitions. Drinking patterns differ for each alcoholic, but when a person drinks to alter the personality or *needs* to drink, that person has a serious drinking problem. Several programs are available for alcoholics. Some AA programs are for teens. Private counseling, if affordable, is good. And there are teen programs for children of alcoholics that may be a helpful starting point.
2007-07-07 01:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by lollipop 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a disease, insurance even covers recovery from it. If you are concerned about her drinking, you probably have a problem too. Not of drinking, but of choosing those who do. That’s what alanon is for. If you are concerned, you should go. It’s for family, friends, and loved ones of an alcoholic. One does not become an alcoholic, one is born with this disease before even the first drink. You have some decisions to make. Ignore me, get help, leave, or stay with someone you are worried about. Good luck
Blessed Be
2007-07-14 16:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by Linda B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically she's seems to have some underlying self- esteem and depression issues and is using alcohol to 'boost' her self-condidence and release some of her internal pain. This is indeed how the addition starts out and once it has a 'hold' on you ,then you develop a sense of 'denial' that keeps you 'using'. As a friend ,it would be good to step in and suggest to her that you are concerned about her well-being and then help her to seek some outside professional assistance ,sooner better than later, because not only is she harming herself ,she one day could get behind the wheel of an automobile and have an accident that could take an innocent life in addition to her own (not -so- innocent) life. Good-luck!
2007-07-15 01:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink responsibly...that's what the ads usually stress on. I don't know when you'll become an alcoholic but once you do become one, it'll be hard to turn back. There are also some other things missing like: you didn't tell us how long the teen has been drinking, how young the teen was, how often the teen drinks(more than once a week is not specific).
2007-07-07 01:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
honey alcoholism is not some romantic destination it is a slippery slope into hell. Some people never make it back.Big difference between having a few drinks and getting drunk. Get help now if you think you need it if not I can assure you this when then alcohol is thru with you and you have lost everything then you will seek help
2007-07-07 01:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by brian m 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah u got a problem.u become an alcoholic from the first day you lifted your first drink ..u obviously have some problems in life that u need help with .ask yourself a simple question ,, what does an alcoholic look like ,,..its takes all kinds .u may need help . good luck
2007-07-15 01:46:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Fact is, you have already described an alcoholic. This teen needs to seek help immediately.
I once thought my drinking was just habit, but then I couldn't bear the thought of not having another beer. Finally, I was able to quit in order to take medicine.
Please talk to your parents, teacher, pastor, or look up Alcholics Anonymous. No one else needs to know, BUT the teen NEEDS HELP.
Good Luck to her and to you.
2007-07-07 02:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by snvffy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋