do i drink too much?

Question

im 14 years old and i havebeen drinkin every weekend n some week days and every summer day for 4 years. am i doing the rong thing or m i okay. i m healthy n play many sports n nuttin bad has ahppened 2 me n i LOVE drinkin....its how i met most of my boyfriends. i dnt drink beer i drink pussy shyt like smirnoff, mikes hard, smirnoff ice, captain morgan and sumtimes i funnel bud. i own over 100 shot glasses and over 50 drinkin games and 3 funnels an i own over 60 different beer pong set ups

im 14 years old and i havebeen drinkin every weekend n some week days and every summer day for 4 years. am i doing the rong thing or m i okay. i m healthy n play many sports n nuttin bad has ahppened 2 me n i LOVE drinkin....its how i met most of my boyfriends. i dnt drink beer i drink ***** shyt like smirnoff, mikes hard, smirnoff ice, captain morgan and sumtimes i funnel bud. i own over 100 shot glasses and over 50 drinkin games and 3 funnels an i own over 60 different beer pong set ups.

i was not drunk while writtin this im juss using shorthand..and also im in skool im a straight a student with a 98 average so the alchohol isnt affecting me oo and i really actually dont know how 2 spell alcohol? omg was tht it? lol

OKAY PPL THIS IS NOT ME...THIS IS MY FRIEND AND IM TRYING TO GET HER HELP...SHE WONT STOP DRINKIN AND SHE IS ONLY 14 WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP HER...SHES KILLING HERSELF! PLEASE ( OO N OS I DNT DRINK IM ONLY 15 NOT 21 LOL)

Answer 1

And your parents haven't noticed?

I think you have a serious problem, I think the alcohol is effecting your spelling and grammar. Put down the cheap booze and go to school, kid...

Answer 2

Wow, you're so cool....


But seriously, I find it hard to believe you have 100 shot glasses, 50 drinking games, 3 funnels and over 60 different beer pong set ups at the age of 14. It's obvious you don't have a problem if it doesn't affect your life or school work. It sounds to me like you're trying to show off by listing all the drinking-related things you own, everything you drink, and how often you drink. Or you're trying to get someone here to say "Wow that's sooo much. You need to stop and get help" so you can feel like a badass.
I know how 14 year old kids think, and nearly all of them are just trying to get others to say something to make them feel better about themselves.

By the way, why would you have so many different beer pong set ups if you don't drink beer?

Answer 3

Rashid, what the hell is the point in your existence? Either way, Energy drinks usually contain a tonne of sugar, especially the cheaper no brand energy drinks. I think 1 a day is pretty much tolerable, but even then you're consuming a lot of sugar, in excess of what you should be. If you exercise regularly this shouldn't be a problem, if you don't, just cut back a little, it all helps.

Answer 4

Alcoholism is hard to define. I have asked many people including people who call themselves alcoholics and everyone has told me that is hard to define. But, here's what I have gathered- You're an alcoholic when alcohol takes precedence over everything else in your life, when you need to drink when you wake-up just to feel normal. Only you can decide if you're an alcoholic, but personally I think you are fine as of right now. Just keep in mind that any day your body can stop recovering from the alcohol and become addicted but there are also people who drink all their lives and never have an issue.

Answer 5

i have a friend that nearly died at the age of 28 years old. did not drink starting at that early of an age but started at 19. by 28 her skin and eyes turned yellow from jaundice. she was in the hospital for a month. 10 days in ICU from pancrieutitis. the rest of the month still under the care of the hospital. for the 10 days she was in a drug induced coma. it all catches up to you. the bad signs started with in the last few months of her drinking career. she will never drink again. Think hard.

Answer 6

I also earned nearly straight As. I drank a fair amount in college, and I eventually became an avid wine drinker and drank it several times per week, hosted wine tasting parties and accumulated thousands of wine tasting notes over the years. Been there, done that.

For a long time there has been an association between the societies with the longest lived people and moderate consumption (one drink, but not more on a frequent basis). There have been a lot of studies on red wine that have implied health benefits. Overall mortality rates range from 16 to 28% lower among moderate drinkers than among abstainers.

However if your consumption goes beyond moderate, the pendulum quickly swings to the negative side and you can look forward to issues with your liver, heart, and certain types of cancer (particularly if you also smoke). Alcoholism can be a major risk, particularly if you have relatives that have exhibited addictive tendencies (not just alcohol... any addiction). Once you realize that you have a problem, it may be very difficult to stop.

Recently studies have associated drinking any type of alcohol, in any quantity, with brain shrinkage.

"Teenage brains are still developing and the areas of the brain that are undergoing the most dramatic changes during the teenage years are the frontal lobe and hippocampus. These areas are associated with motivation, impulse control and addiction. "

You are entering a critical time in your life when you are learning how to operate in society, how to socialize, and forming habits that you may carry well into adulthood. Many types of learning need to happen at certain age ranges. If you depend on alcohol for your socialization (to meet boyfriends, to have fun with friends), you may reduce your opportunities to learn and practice skills needed to interact with the world sober.

You seem to have a lot going for you. You are clearly smart enough to ask the question whether or not what you are doing is healthy. The fact that you're concerned enough to ask the question may be a clue that you should take a step back and seriously assess how you want handle these situations (and even some of your current friends) in the future. Are people hanging out with you because they really know and like you, or because they like what or who you become when you drink? Don't sell yourself short; make sure that you're interacting with the world completely sober most of the time and know who your true friends are.

The information you provided does seem to indicate that you have alcohol use that is far higher than average for your age (typically close to zero). It's not uncommon for teenagers to experiment, but you seem to have gone beyond occasional light experimentation towards a serious habit, and the more you indulge in it the greater your risk for the full range of risks (including physical injury or death).

Alcohol impairs judgement and is not something to be taken lightly. Listen to that cautionary instinct you seem to be expressing; it's healthy and may save your life. Always maintain control of the situations you're in, and of your overall use. For adults alcohol can be safe or even healthy in small quantities, but age limits have been established in most parts of the world specifically because the risks and long term issues can be greater for people who drink too much or develop habits young. You have plenty of time for alcohol later; no need to rush. I'd recommend that you try taking a huge step back from it for now. See what your friends look like through sober eyes. You may find that your true friends respect you more when you show strength and control than they ever did for your indulgence.

Answer 7

Unless you are an emancipated teen, your parents are idiots. I hope you can claim wellness when your liver comes out and ***** slaps you at age 25. By the way, the answer to your question is an unqualified YES

Answer 8

Were you drunk writing this????
You are going to end up a trailer trash whore but it sounds like that's what you want so good luck

Answer 9

first of all you are only 14 and you are drinking to much you shouldn't be drinking at all

Answer 10

I'm hoping this is a joke. If not... scary! Especially after reading what her "handle" name is. Please get some help!