How do you know if you're starting to get dependent on alcohol?

[Anonymous]

I spent my freshman year of college drinking three times per week without fail. Now in the summer I drink only about once a week. I'm starting to crave alcohol for the first time in my life, I seem to want it just to want it, rather than for its effects of that makes sense. If anyone knows, how does the process of getting dependent on alcohol work/feel?

[FakeName123]

The best bet is to go entirely without and observe the psychological impact it potentially has on you.

When I was younger and going party like 3 times a week including drinking and all I always made sure to go a month without any alcohol to check on myself and the capability to still have control over your desires.

[FakeName123]

Also you should realise that addictions of things that are not physically addictive (shopping, alcohol, etc) are caused by emotional and mental issues. So you would do well to figure out if there are some serious issues in your life.

[Maik567]

You're dependent if you couldn't easily go for a month without drinking.

[pr3ttybr0wn]

You are starting to get dependent on alcohol. You were regularly drinking 3x a week, now your'e only drinking once a week but you're craving it. this is the beginning of an addiction.

Please think of what it can do to your body and your looks. excessive alcohol can make a woman look haggard before her time.

[Anonymous]

When you ask a question like this on the internet... you know.