i only ask because now days if you drink at all people say you have a drinking problem,i have no problem i drink get drunk have fun no problem!
2007-11-26 11:12:57 · 30 answers · asked by traci c 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Nothing.. I love getting drunk along with the other millions of people... Screw anyone else who gives you **** for drinking... people are too uptight today.
2007-11-26 11:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by nameless 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I think somewhere along the lines people started to be taught that you just shouldn't drink. This also explains the underage drinking problem the US has, that so many other countries don't. In the US we are taught not to drink, always say "No." If anyone actually took that advice, why is there such a large business in alcohol in the US? Why are all our sports sponsored by a beer company?
So, in the US when people actually start drinking they haven't learned anything about what a drink is, how many you can have, what you will experience and importantly, when to stop. You get underage kids with alcohol poisoning, or driving and killing someone (maybe themselves -- and yes, it is their fault, but no they didn't deserve it).
This unrealistic expectation that you shouldn't drink is what causes many people to call people who drink on a semi-regular basis alcoholics. Compare that to the UK where the government actually has a guideline that says you should not exceed 21 drinks per week for men, 3 per day. If you drink 3 drinks every day, you wouldn't be an alcoholic there according to the government. For women I think its 14 drinks a week, 2 per day.
I'm in college, so you have to drink a whole lot to be called an alcoholic.
What your question really gets at is a more fundamental social issue -- what do kids get taught and where are they learning it from? You can bet no school system would ever teach children that drinking any amount of alcohol under any circumstance at any point in your life, legal or otherwise, is acceptable. It also seems that moderately religious families teach the same, but may include a very very very rare exception, of course it's a major holiday in the religion, but any other day for most people.
2007-11-26 12:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winston Churchill and Ulysses Grant were in the same club.
I really despise this whole rehab culture we've developed. It's as if anyone who gets drunk at all is automatically labeled an alcoholic. I personally like having one or two drinks a night.
But that said, heavy drinking can take it's toll on your health, so be careful not to develop a dependency. If you don't like the way you are drinking, there are options besides the cult of Alcoholics Anonymous. You can try moderation management.
So take it easy every once in a while.
2007-11-26 15:42:49 · answer #3 · answered by damnyankeega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must feel that there is a possibility of a problem or you wouldn't have asked. That means there may very well be a problem. Alcohol drinking is not a problem. Over drinking is.
Do you feel you need a drink to have fun, to be able to socialize, to have one every day? One a day is approved by just about all physicians. even good for you. 6 or more, drinking until you can't stand, puke or pass out. Definitely not good. have to be buzzed or feeling good all the time? need help. Talk to AAA, alcoholics anonymous, they are real good at answering questions and not judgmental and if you finally decide you have a problem they are about the best at helping you overcome you alcohol problem. The local minister is very good also, God bless and hope I helped.
2007-11-26 11:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by blindsided 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your responsible with it then its okay to endulge. the question is what is the line between moderation and excessive. it depends on how drunk you get and how often you drink. why you do it. it doesnt take a lot for alcohol to start affecting your liver. ive seen man people die from liver failure and it didnt seem like they drank all that much or do it for a long time. i also have no problem getting drunk, but now if i do i try to give my body time to heal up and detox before doing it again. like Aristole said "excess in all things is the undoing of men."
2007-11-26 11:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by mateo_114 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a family and your desire for alcohol is greater than the desire to spend time with your family - thats a problem.
If you ever get behind the wheel after drinking - thats a huge problem.
If you are underage and already asking this question - you are quickly going to go from functional to out of control.
Drinking is fine. Have one or two drinks on the weekend. Don't let it control your life.
2007-11-26 11:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by mandilu 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the DSM- IV- TR , there's a classification call substances abuse related disorders. You are classified as a alcohol dependant and is affecting your behavior. What you thing that is "socializing" drinking the quantities that you are drinking, is an alcohol abuse
2007-11-26 11:23:20 · answer #7 · answered by Mar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's only a drinking problem if the drinking becomes a problem. Relationship, health, etc...
However, if people are claiming its becoming a problem, you may need to step back and take a look.
Ultimately, it's up to you.
2007-11-26 11:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you black out, drink uncontrollably or have personal problems because of it, you might have an issue with alcoholism. Your friends can tell you if they are worried . . . and you would have a clue about it. It sounds like people are telling you that you have a drinking problem. I would listen to them.
2007-11-26 11:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It simple, constantly drinking until your drunk could eventually kill you. You could get alcohol poisoning or get in an accident if you drive while under the influence.
2007-11-26 11:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People say it because you are not supposed to get "drunk". That's when the problem begins.
2007-11-26 11:16:20 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋