my hubby drinks alcohol a LOT lately, he isnt 21 until feb. so he gets ppl to buy it for him, and it isnt like he is a drunk, he jus drinks bottles by himself, since this past friday, he has consumed 3 whole BIG bottles of alcohol...is it time for me to tell him it's become a problem?? he drinks when he comes home from work, b4 going to bed, all on the weekends..when he is doing his homework...he isnt a violent drunk, i just think he's doing it too much.....
2007-12-18 02:00:53 · 14 answers · asked by Karmens Mommy 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
it isnt beer..its more like bacardi,vodka,smirnoff, jose cuervo, grey goose..ect...
2007-12-18 02:22:20 · update #1
You seem to be making excuses in your question; "it isn't like he's drunk"... "he drinks when he comes home from work, etc."
Honey, YES, he DOES have a drinking problem, it's called alcoholism. You are in denial about what is happening, so is he apparently. Just because he isn't "a violent drunk" does not mean a thing.
He is consuming great quantities of alcohol and that is very bad, for him, for you and for anyone on the roadways he comes in contact with.
He needs help now, before this progresses too far, I strongly suggest AA and their 12 step program. Don't delay, it could cost him.
2007-12-18 02:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
to tell u the truth, hun, he is getting into a big problem. and I'm not saying that because it just sounds like it. its because I'm in his exact state right now, and i have my friends n parents n other loved ones telling me its getting to much. and i only realized it since Saturday, cuz i didn't have more than 4 beers since then...and i feel the craving. don't let him go on, or he will get violent, and he will become a drunk. its happened to 3 of my friend this last year. its a shame to watch them drift into oblivion and can understand why my friends are so concerned about me. but pls, try to get him off it with giving him something better to get in addiction with... it would be one thing that works for me. i have only started drinking cuz i stopped smoking and needed something to replace that. so give him something better.
2007-12-18 02:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by Graceland R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has definitely become an alcoholic. He may not be violent, yet his drinking is out of control. His drinking will effect his liver and other vital organs down the road. Tell him to slow down. He may need counseling in the long run for his addiction. Realize that it is an addiction.
2007-12-18 02:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by aramos170 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When alcohol starts to interfere with someones life is one of the first indications of alcoholism.This includes not paying bills because the money is spent on alcohol and trying to conceal the amount consumed.
2007-12-18 02:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to drink a lot, (not alcoholic levels) but this does not sound that much, if it's beer! If you mean big bottles of spirits then yes he's drinking too much!
2007-12-18 02:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
zoey only he can say he has a problem unless he admits he has a problem it does not matter what others think a person can only stay sober when doing so for him self not for others the first step in AA we admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanageable talk to him let him know how you feel suggest AA in the mean time i think ALA NON COULD HELP YOU good luck
2007-12-18 02:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by irish_matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like he's on the way to becoming an alcoholic, I think that talking to him would be the best option, don't wait until it's too late.
2007-12-18 02:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by CM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only he can stop. Don't be critical, this will only drive him away and probably cause him to drink more. See whats bothering him, and if he can't handle it, get some help and talk to someone. But first he must be willing to change. He must put forth the effort. You can do nothing without his help, and if that means saying buh bye for awhile, so be it.
2007-12-18 03:39:02 · answer #8 · answered by blah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell him you are concerned that he is drinking to much and ask him to stop. Ask if he would go to an AA meeting.
But ultimately he is the one who needs to recognize he has a problem.
Since you can't change his behavior for him, perhaps you will find comfort going to an Al-Anon meeting for family members of alcoholics.
2007-12-18 02:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by Shana B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he have alot on his mind....or sometimes people need something to help them relax...and maybe that's what helps him relax....as long as he isn't drinking and driving there isn't a problem...like...some people smoke weed everyday to relax...
2007-12-18 02:09:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋