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What constitutes being an alcoholic?
- Thread starter fatboy
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SuperFurrySeagull
Well-known member
Isn't an alcoholic someone who drinks more than you do?
B.M.F
New member
That must mean your tee total then chez. Throwing up over the person your marking on a sunday morning is a good sign that you drink too much. I have only done it once thoughchez said:
ben andrews girlfriend said:
NO NO NO - English lesson needed !!!
"Alcoholic" is not an "adjective relating to the consumption of alcohol". That would be 'drinking', although obviously this doesn't refer just to alcohol.
"Alcoholic" as an adjective - i.e. a describing word - relates to the fact that a drink contains alcohol.
I wouldn't want to give up drinking.I enjoy getting pissed,and the occasional pints,bottle of wine and a few shorts.Social drinking out a pub,restaurant, parties etc or at home.Drink helps in the evenings to wind down,or anytime of day to get on a plane.Football without a drink before the game is just not the same,watching footie at home without a beer is a waste of time.Do I have a problem ? No I have a beer by my side and a few more for the night.Am I an alcoholic ? I don't think so but others might disagree,but they should just have a drink and chill.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
It depends what you are comfortable with.
Someone told me an alcoholic needs a drink when they wake up.
Mind you it depends what time you wake up as well
Someone told me an alcoholic needs a drink when they wake up.
Mind you it depends what time you wake up as well
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I have a beer or two most evenings. At home, I can make a couple of cans last the evening and that about does me fine, I find I don't even want any more after that.
On Wednesdays I have usually have a couple of pints at lunchtime, then 2 or 3 more that evening, followed by some tinnies at home if a football match is on, but thats usually my heaviest day of drinking of the week. Don't get shit-faced at the weekends any more like I used to.
I think I've got it under control anyway.
On Wednesdays I have usually have a couple of pints at lunchtime, then 2 or 3 more that evening, followed by some tinnies at home if a football match is on, but thats usually my heaviest day of drinking of the week. Don't get shit-faced at the weekends any more like I used to.
I think I've got it under control anyway.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I have an addiction to Lemsip, and I like spraying my nether regions with Ralgex.JAMC said:
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Easy 10 said:
That sounds good I'm just off to the chemist
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Believe me Beach Hut, that "Deep Heat" feeling takes you to new heights. I have a can of it in my drawer at work.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Easy 10 said:
Oh yes - so what is your trade then ?
METALMICKY
Well-known member
- Jan 30, 2004
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bhaexpress said:
"Problem drinking occurs when a person is not dependent on alcohol, but drinks enough to cause actual physical or psychological harm".
Thank you!
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Finance dept at a corporate recruitment consultancy. Dull, but cushy.Beach Hut said:
tedebear
Legal Alien
Easy 10 said:
literally??
bhaexpress
New member
METALMICKY said:
Bullshit, you, like so many on here don't know what you're talking about. Having had several experiences with alkies I base my judgement on that.
ben andrews' girlfriend
Nurse Laura
Inkerman said:
Thats a direct quote from the oxford online dictionary!
tedebear
Legal Alien
when alcohol becomes something you need to function on a daily basis then there is a problem, to be in a position where you need alcohol to deal with people and events is certainly an indicator..... there are many forms of addiction - its just that being addicted to alochol has a name....where alot of other addictions don't...