drinking alcohol?

Question

I recently quit drinking three monthes ago. I was drinking heavy almost everynight. For over a year straight. I never really felt like I had to have it. It was just always there. I feel tons better and I am getting much more healthy now. My question is that this past week I actually thought about drinking and I kind of craved it. Does this make me an alcoholic?? I didn't get anything to drink and I have only thought this a few times. But it always makes me feel kind of guilty. Would having a few drinks once in a while be o.k? only if in moderation of course.
I'm only 24 so it's not like I want to just never drink again....

Answer 1

No, it doesn't make you an alcoholic. A craving really doesn't mean much in the scheme of things.... just like a craving for sugar, salt, or certain foods. Your mind is just desiring something from that craving... maybe your subconscious wants to spend time with your friends.

Having a few drinks once in a while is perfectly fine... just remember moderation (which it sounds like you will). Sometimes, it's beneficial to have a LITTLE to drink (like a glass of red wine, for example).

If you are still struggling with this, you may want to talk it out with a counselor or someone you know and trust that won't be judgmental or biased in any way (which is hard to find, so a counselor is usually a better way to go).

Answer 2

Well, I can't tell you who you are, you have to look at the real reason as to why you quit in the first place. I myself have been sober for over a year.( I unfortunately know too meany alcoholic,) And very once in awhile I crave a drink, kinda like a craving for a good cheese burger or something, not a craving to be drunk. If this is the type of crave you are experiencing, and you truly can control you drinking, then I don't see a problem in having a few the odd time. But only you should be the one to decide.
Good Luck

Answer 3

Hey girl,
Dont feel guilty for wanting to have a drink or two. Sometimes during a busy work week i cant wait to go home and unwind with a glas of wine or a cold beer. We actually have work meetings in the afternoon at a retaurant and our boss serves us beer! You may be craving it because your a little stressed and it calms you. A problem may result when you feel its the ONLY way to calm you. I wouldnt stress over, your 24 years old and i am about the same age. I dont think there is anything wrong. I hope this helps!

Answer 4

A person is not an alcoholic because they drink too much. A person is an alcoholic because they have a chemical dependency, usually brought on by other factors such as low self esteem, lousy job/boss, too much idle time. If you drank heavily for a year, that would indicate a dependency problem, so it would prob be a good idea for you to seek some counseling. And it prob. would be best for you not to drink again at least in the short term.

Answer 5

If you can manage to drink only a couple of times a week, OR drink only a couple of drinks when you do drink, then there's nothing wrong with that and you are not an alcoholic - whether you crave it or not.
However, if you start to drink with the intent to only have a couple and then continue to drink without being able to, it's a pretty sure sign that you are an alcoholic.

good luck.
.

Answer 6

Congratulation for you !! you are very strong Angel. There are people who can manage just a drink when the moderation is there , but others no. Alcohol is not good for heath, its expensive and give head dick the day after. i can't say if its good or not when you drink only in the right moderation. to make your choice do or not. you can contact AA , just go and listen to the story's from people who stopped drinking alcohol. this will help you to make your choice.
you are brave .

Answer 7

I also had heavy drinking habits when I was younger. just go have a few with your friends, it won't hurt you. As long as you can limit yourself to a few in a social setting, you are ok.