For those of you who consider yourselves "heavy drinkers," how much to you drink alcohol per day/week?

Question

I consider myself to be a "heavy drinker," however, I would not consider myself an alcoholic. I drink every day, starting in the late afternoon and then continue until it is time for bed. My usual drink is Vodka mixed with something and beer. I'm just trying to get some perspective on how much others drink, and if they consider themselves a alcoholic. (I do not consider myself one because I do not have a absolute craving for alcohol and I am not an unpleasant person when I am not drinking it).

Answer 1

I drink just about every night as well. Some nights 5-8 beers just because I enjoy the taste, other nights Jack and Coke, or Vodka and Tonic. I don't consider myself an alcoholic because I go through weeks without drinking and don't even notice. Last year I went to visit my Grand Parents who don't drink at all, and didn't have anything for 5-6 days. I drink socially, and I enjoy the taste, I don't feel like I need it. I think were in the same predicament my friend. I've thought about how my habits may seem to others; I agree with some of the posters above, I think a true alcoholic is someone trapped by their habit, addicted if you will. But I feel like every night that I drink, I make a conscious choice to have a beer; I don't lock myself in the basement and chug them down, I sit on my porch and have one with some friends, or with my dad if he comes over. Good question.

Answer 2

About 30 beers a week. Usually when I am doing outside chores or in the winter if I have a project on the bench. I still work some so I don't drink on works days or the night before.

I think I used to have more of a problem than I do now. Now, there plenty of times I will actually have beer in my fridge for 4-5 days. Used to just buy an amount for one night. Age slows you down.

Answer 3

I drink a couple times a week. Usually a couple of beers in the evening with dinner and friends. When I was younger I would binge drink and that was not cool. You'll be suprised how a drink or two every day will turn into more. I won't lecture b/c I still drink and have the occasional wild night. Be safe!

Answer 4

I dont consider myself an alcoholic but I drink 3-4 times a week. Usually consisting of an entire bottle of wine.

Answer 5

The amount doesn't matter - if you try to stop, and can't......youre an alcoholic.

I used to drink a 6-pack of beer Mon-Thurs then 1/2 a liter of Cuervo gold each day Fri-Sun.

My problem was that I am obsessive & couldn't let go of all my problems. On Halloween 2006 I had my last drink ( a whole bottle of tequila). I became a Buddhist & now I meditate 30 minutes a day & I feel GREAT ! (and rich)

Answer 6

i usually drink a beer or 2 once a week. When I'm at a party it's different obviously. You may want to consider AA becasue that's a lot you're drinking. Too much, almost.

I dont know how much exactly you intake each night....but try going tea-total for 3 months, and then see if you're still drawn to the booze. Stay strong man, stay strong.

Answer 7

I have a glass of wine in the evenings after work. Not every day.

You're an alcoholic in denial. I've watched my friends go downhill like that. I'll probably get tons of thumbs downs but w/e.
If you think you're not, test yourself by not drinking at all for a month and see if you crave any/can't sleep etc. If you can't do it, join AA. :-(
All the best.

Answer 8

My hubbie drinks 4-6 a night and 8 or more on weekend days.
has developed a gut that makes him look several month pregnant.

Answer 9

Well gee, my Visa says I've been to the ABC store 8 or 9 times this week and I've spent and average of 150 bucks each trip. Oh! I forgot, I'm also a hermit. YA is my only social interaction other than my 360 blog so , I don't know, that's not alot is it? Gosh, I dunno!