How do you know your an alcoholic?!


Question: How do you know your an alcoholic!?
It seems like a stupid question!. Like one of those things that everybody says "duh" too!. But, I find that drinking is so much a part of the American culture it seems, and the youth even more so!. I never wake up craving a drink!. I can go for days or even a week without one!. But when I do, I don't know when to stop!. I tend to drink when I'm upset or depressed!. Is that normal!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


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there are several clinical definitions of an alcoholic!. depending on how much, how often, or, what happens when you drink can define the "disease"!. to me, it is persitant use despite negative effects!. i also drink occasionaly, and sometimes do not know when i've had enough!. i don't think you should drink when you are upset, as alcohol can cause a loss of inhibition (stupid, impulsive decisions)!. the fact that you are asking this means that you are aware (fortunately so)that alcohol can cause problems in your life!. drinking when depressed is normal for alcoholics!. only you can decide if it is normal for you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

It ain't normal when one drinks when one is upset or depressed!. this tendency is a dangerous one and may lead to alcoholism!. It is good that you can stay away from alcohol for days/week!. Gloom and depression are one of the reasons to turn a person into a alcoholic!. Whenever you are off mood, do not be alone, move over where there is small crowd/a gathering to divert your mind!. Listen to your favorite music, something which makes to drum or shuffle your feet, and not the sentimental ones!.
Have a good day!Www@FoodAQ@Com

I think when you're drinking often to change your mood or because of a certain mood your in that it could start to become a problem!.!.but if you're just doing it pretty causally then I wouldn't think so but everything should just be done in moderation!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Usually someone else will have to tell you, because you don't see it yourself!. Alcoholics see what they want to see, everything is everybody elses fault and they do not have the problem!!!! Just the way they think!Www@FoodAQ@Com

1!. when you need a drink to start your day
2!. when you need a drink for times when your sad,happy,lonely,all the time
3!. when you put alcohol before people you love

so you are either a alcoholic, or very close!Www@FoodAQ@Com

1!. when you need a drink to start your day
2!. when you need a drink for times when your sad,happy,lonely,all the time
3!. when you put alcohol before people you loveWww@FoodAQ@Com

for me i think is when booze become a part of your breakfast, lunch, and dinner!.!. For me, when a person is alcoholic then he/she need to drink all the time!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

You look at the bottle once and it is full!. You look at it a second time and is completely empty and you wonder where all the boze went!Www@FoodAQ@Com





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