2007-12-17 09:24:24 · 10 answers · asked by RT 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Do you think becoming a functional alcoholic is a worth while goal to climb the hill of manageing drinking, or a slippery slope to the bottom?
2007-12-19 04:19:17 · update #1
It's the same thing as a "functioning addict." A functioning alcoholic manages to get to work on time every day, pay their bills, and do everything that society deems as moral. However, I would say that there is no such thing as a functioning alcoholic because the alcoholic kills their liver and and physical body. Also, anyone who needs alcohol to cope with life is not very functional. Eventually, the alcoholism will start to effect their relationships and work NO MATTER WHAT!
2007-12-17 09:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not the person who you go out with on the weekend to party it up with. It's the one that gets up in the morning, has a drink, just to get going. They can drink, go to work, and "function" but when it's down time, they consume themselves with alcohol. If they (you) are drinking daily. Or when you try to not have one you go insane and break down and have one. Some people can go out and not need to have a beer/alcohol. Others cant. Mind you this is my personal experience with someone who is a functional alcoholic and opinion. (and the short version)
2007-12-17 09:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by eternalopt 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"The functioning alcoholic is the alcoholic who can hold down a job, pursue a career or care for children while continuing his or her alcoholism. Some can do these things successfully, but how well do they handle the other functions in living? How do they function in the role of spouse, parent, driver, financial manager and community volunteer? His job or profession isn't his only function in life." quote from Dr Neil Neil Psychologist.
2007-12-18 15:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A functioning alcoholic is someone able to be able to pay their bills hold a job orn career but whe they hit the front door of their homes it is on and popping with the drinks until they fall down drunk or out and they go as if they can't do without it. but they are able to take care of their business just the same.
2007-12-17 09:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by mezjim422 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knowing that alcoholism is a very dabilitating & deadly disease,I would say that ALL practicing & non-practicing alcoholics are functioning.I think it's a matter of HOW you WANT to function.Your friendly neighborhood Tazman!
2007-12-20 00:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by tazman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One who has not hit rock bottom, yet. Still able to hold a job and function fairly normally even though they are an alcoholic.
2007-12-17 09:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by progunr 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A functioning alcoholic is a person who is able to function in society by holding a job, paying the mortgage, being married and raising children. For an example, please refer to me.
2007-12-17 09:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by The Oracle of Omigod 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who knows how to have a good time!
2007-12-17 10:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by hecklersveto 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Me
2007-12-17 09:27:44 · answer #9 · answered by ben t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Come around and see me sometime.....
2007-12-17 09:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by MikeD2 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋