How do you know when you're an alcoholic?

[SunSeeker]

Because I love to drink, like, maybe 3 out of 7 days of the week I drink, but I have not gotten "drunk" in quite a while. Usually I just drink until I get a pleasant little buzz and that's it. However, I never neglect any other responsibilities I have, I always get done what needs to get done. I got an A+ in all my classes last semester and have As in all my classes right now. The reason I ask is because sometimes I'll drink even if I have to study or whilst doing homework, or even before a bike ride and I wondered, does this make me an alcoholic? Keep in mind, I don't wake up to drinking and if I'm hungry, I'd much rather buy food. So what are your thoughts?

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+1 y

say whatever you wanna say buddy. I don't really care, have a conversation with yourself. you're still a pussy, spamming all my questions, anonymously. obviously I said something that offended you, and you're being a bitch about it and this is your form of retaliation, hahahaha, how pathetic. sadly, I wouldn't be surprised if you actually fell more like a man talking sh*t over the internet. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if you were the guy who looked like a dumbass on my religion question...

[Lizzy8512]

I'm an alcoholic. I've quit drinking but I believe I still am. I drank every day because I like myself when I am drunk more rather than when I am sober. The taste of it hitting my tongue and throat gave me such relief and pleasure that if I didn't get a few shots of hard liquor in the morning I was annoyed. The first opportunity I got to get a drink I ran after. I got into a fight with 3 friends one night at all different times because I was so desperate for a drink and they wouldn't let me. That is alcoholism. I don't think you are, but be careful. It's somethingg you do NOT want to get into.

[SunSeeker]

Dang girl! You're 16! :(

[Lizzy8512]

ha I know. It's a terrible situation that's really embarrassing but I use myself to warn other people.

[Anonymous]

I don't think you are an alcoholic, but carefully monitor your drinking starting now because it could sneak up on you.

[SunSeeker]

good point :)

[Dom163]

I wouldn't say you are an alcoholic more of a habitual/social drinker if that makes any sense at all like you don't NEED a drink it's just somethingg nice to have and it sounds like you have built up a tolerance to it which is why it doesn't affect you as much as it might have in the past

[tex151]

I normally drink a beer everyday, yesterday I had 6 and the day before that I had 13. Normally I don't drink that many in one sitting but hey I was bored. In college I drank a lot more then I do now. I just like beer, and I'm not an alcoholic.

[christian2724]

You don't sound like an alcoholic.

I imagine alcoholics drink much more frequently. Past the buzz point. To the point it effects their family or professional lives negatively.

You're nothing close.

[jimmy217]

na doesn't sound like your a drunk. Its when you choose booze over other things like friends and responsibilities or if you crave alcohol. Like hurt without.

[Belgie]

You're definitely NOT an alcoholic.

An alco has much more dependency on drink. They simply can't function without it.

[moloz]

An alcoholic is someone who uses alcohol to as a refuge; an escape from his/her problems. Also, someone who suffers withdrawal symptoms if doesn't drink alcohol.

[Anonymous]

When you drink too much.