What constitutes being an alcoholic?

[fatboy]

Has your mum been talking to you about your drinking habits again andy?!?

No she only does that when I have friends round.

 

[SuperFurrySeagull]

Isn't an alcoholic someone who drinks more than you do?

 

[B.M.F]

No hangovers & a need to drink as soon as you wake up.

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 though

 

[Inkerman]

alcoholic

• adjective relating to the consumption of alcohol.

• noun a person suffering from alcoholism.

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.

 

[oapdodge]

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]

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

 

[Easy 10]

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.

 

[JAMC]

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.

Do you do drugs as well?

 

[Easy 10]

Do you do drugs as well?

I have an addiction to Lemsip, and I like spraying my nether regions with Ralgex.

 

[Beach Hut]

I have an addiction to Lemsip, and I like spraying my nether regions with Ralgex.

That sounds good I'm just off to the chemist

 

[Easy 10]

Believe me Beach Hut, that "Deep Heat" feeling takes you to new heights. I have a can of it in my drawer at work.

 

[poke]

i got 6 yes's and 6 no's on that quiz

 

[Beach Hut]

Believe me Beach Hut, that "Deep Heat" feeling takes you to new heights. I have a can of it in my drawer at work.

Oh yes - so what is your trade then ?

 

[METALMICKY]

There's a difference ? What planet did you just land from ? A problem drinker is an alcoholic.

"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]

Oh yes - so what is your trade then ?

Finance dept at a corporate recruitment consultancy. Dull, but cushy.

 

[tedebear]

Believe me Beach Hut, that "Deep Heat" feeling takes you to new heights. I have a can of it in my drawer at work.

literally??

 

[bhaexpress]

"Problem drinking occurs when a person is not dependent on alcohol, but drinks enough to cause actual physical or psychological harm".

Thank you!

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]

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.

Thats a direct quote from the oxford online dictionary!

 

[Icy Gull]

From my experience, someone who has bottles hidden away to grab a drink from and denies that they have a problem. Stinking of alcohol at all times off the day and looking rough as shit.

Maybe that's just the advanced stages though!

 

[tedebear]

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...