Ok when I hit the clubs or party with the girls/ friends I always have to drink either get pretty well tipsy or drunk. My cousin who is religious and doesn't drink came out with my freinds and I on 3 occasions when clubbing and we went to 2 parties on seperate ocassions, thinks i have a drinking problem. She challenged me not to drink after the first occasion and I couldn't. I can't help myself, I just have to drink when I'm out in the club/party scene. No I don't do it to look cool or ever get pressured into drink it's totally my choice. The thing is when I'm not out in that scene I don't ever touch Alcohol at all. There has being periods of over 6weeks where I don't touch Alcohol or even think of it. I never drink alone it's more of a social thing. When I am socialising out at night with friends I hit the drinks full on and I can't control it, I crave for it. When i'm not at that scene I never crave it. Is there something wrong with me? am I normal? Do I really need help?
2007-09-06 08:27:44 · 39 answers · asked by tayzar1 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
From what you are saying, it doesn't sound like you have a problem drinking. When I was younger and hitting the night clubs, I used to do the same thing. I would have a few drinks to loosen up. When the night was over, I wouldn't touch the stuff. And, I didn't go clubbing every weekend either. I am 40 now and I don't drink at all. Never had a problem with it either. Now...here is where it gets tricky. If you start to drink during the day (at work, or at home in the evenings), then it could become a problem. Another thing to keep in mind is whether or not alcoholism runs in your family. If it does, then you may want to keep an eye on your intake.
Your friends really can be a good gauge on your habits, but, don't discount what you know about yourself too. I think you will know when you are getting dependent on it. Now, whether or not you admit it is another thing. Many people have a problem with alcohol, and they know it, but they don't admit it to anyone. Even themselves.
Just be careful when you do drink and of course, have a designated driver so that you aren't behind the wheel of a vehicle when you are drinking. The law pretty much doesn't care whether or not you have a drinking problem. If you get pulled over under the influence...they will treat you like a stinking drunk and take you hiney to jail.
Hope some of this has helped. All I am really trying to say is just be careful and don't over do it.
2007-09-06 08:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by Slipped Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are binge drinking to loosen up so you won't be nervous or will talk to more people or whatever. It's not the same as being an alcoholic, but it isn't really great either, because you could 1)get raped 2)drive drunk or ride with someone who's drunk 3)have unprotected sex or a myriad of other unsafe things that wouldn't have happened if you weren't wasted. I think you should feel free to enjoy some tasty alcoholic beverages when out in the club scene, but make every other beverage water, have a designated driver or the phone number of a trusty relative or cab company in your pocket, and go by the buddy system of keeping an eye on your female friends and having them keep an eye on you. Partying is fun, and an important part of being young, but it SUCKS when it all goes wrong, and someone ends up hurt, in jail, or worse.
2007-09-06 08:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a nurse on a unit in a hospital that deals with addictions of all kinds. Offhand, I'd say if it's not affecting your life and you know enough not to drink and drive, it's not really a problem. If you ever get to the point where it's more than just drinking in the clubs or at parties-then give it some thought. There are 20 questions we give people who think they have a problem with a substance. You couldnt answer the required three right now. You're wise to think about it and you'd be wise to keep thinking about it.
2007-09-06 08:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by phlada64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have as serious a problem as some people, but I do think you have an addiction -- even if you don't drink for long periods of time, if you can't force yourself not to drink when you're at a club, you have a situation where you aren't in control of yourself.
IMO, that's not a good condition. I don't think you need to give up drinking or anything extreme, but my recommendation would be to take control of the club situation; figure out a way to go out to clubs without having to get drunk.
2007-09-06 08:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by dr_usual 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you feel the need to drink when nobody else is drinking?
do you find yourself drinking more then 3 or 4 times a week?
has your drinking ever gotten you in trouble(legal, missing school, work?)
When you do drink do you end up drinking more then you originally planned?
Do you have to drink before going out so you can be ahead of the game?
Do people tell you(other then your cousin) tell you that you have a problem with drinking?
do YOU think you have a problem with drinking?
If you answer yes to more then a couple of these then you probably have a problem. Personally I don't think you have a problem and your cousin is just kind of a stiff. from reading what you wrote you are typical. i dont think you have a problem.
2007-09-06 08:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a fifth a day drinker...however my drinking started out much like yours...of course so did all my friends and they didn't turn into Alcoholics, it's a lottery, some of us got the bug, some of us don't however all of us that have the bug started out liking it just a little bit more than our friends....I would say be aware, if it's causing you concern then quit...don't go to clubs where the craving increases....also if you start experincing blackouts, or cant remember what you did the night before...thats definitely signs of pending trouble....Be aware, and listen to your friends, your true frineds...they will tell you..mine did way before my drinking got to the point of a fifth a day..
2007-09-06 08:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do but you don't!..lol. I can go out and have a drink. I'm a big party girl myself. But if i have to drive or i just don't' feel like it i wont' drink. Theres being occasions where i have to drive but i really want to drink, so i drink 2 or 3 over the night so i wont get drunk or even tipsy. But If you just cant control it then yeah you do have a problem. try to go out and have fun without drinking. Prove to your self that YOU DON"T have a Problem.
2007-09-06 08:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by crisbi_bb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, just tell your cousin that the Jesus said "eat, drink, and be merry." So I hit the club wid my girl and friends... First, I eat so I don't get way drunk; then I drink... socially. I'm a social drinker... then once i'm tipsy and buzzed... i feel merry.
On a serious note, it sounds like you're just a social drinker. I just have more fun when i'm buzzed at a bar or club. When I'm sober at a club it just makes it easier for lil punks to bring out my bad side. When I'm buzzed.. i'm more chill.
2007-09-06 08:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally I would say there is no problem but that depends on how often you do this. Do you party several times a week?
Suffice it to say, by getting so drunk you open yourself up to a host of problems such as alcohol poisoning, not recognizing danger and doing things you would normally never do.
By you not being able to stop after claiming you could go without I think there more to it than usual.
2007-09-06 08:38:26 · answer #9 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you think you have a serious problem? You are the only one that really knows if you do. You are also the only person that can change that problem.
My b/f likes to drink a lot! I have been going on with this for sometime. There is nothing I can do about it. He has to be the one to say he has a problem and he wants to make the decision to stop!
I know that this is very hard! You will be able to get over anything if you put your mind to it!
GOOD LUCK!
2007-09-06 08:35:01 · answer #10 · answered by Don't be taken for granted! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋