I am probably going to drink alcohol for the first time in a few days. Any suggestions to ensure I don't get addicted?

[IMuser]

I am kind of worried about getting addicted to alcohol as it is not a really good thing from both and money point of view (majority a times, being moderate is not easy and as they say, prevention is better than cure)

I am drinking this time because I am curious about how I will be in my drunk state and need suggestions to ensure this does not become a habit or something I start to seek

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My experience: the worst drink for first time is a beer. And for some reason, it got me horny and i had to edge myself for 1 hour

[Andres77]

Always have a limit.
Don't EVER get drunk in public.
If you ever want to get drunk only do it around people you absolutely trust.
If you're going to be in public with friends then your limit is always two... that's it, ever.
Addiction?
Save it only for weekends.
If you ever feel like you need it... stop for a month. Exert control.
If you can't let a six-pack stay in the fridge all week until the weekend then you need to not have stuff in your house.

[Andres77]

Just a few ideas from my perspective.
Take a little bit from everyone as it fits your lifestyle.
My dad and numerous relatives destroyed their lives with alcohol. Seeing that growing up is what helped me control myself throughout my life.

[HighlyVolatile]

Drink slowly. Alcohol has a delayed effect typically. Give it time to work. Also since it's your first time, you can probably get pretty tipsy on just very light drinks with low alcohol like a beer or glass of wine or a light cocktail. Don't need to bust out tequila shots.

[HighlyVolatile]

Also maybe try not to have too much fun on your first time? I tend to be a bit addicted to alcohol but I think in part because the very first time I drank, I not only tried alcohol for the first time but it was also my first party filled with such friendly people, and I also lost my virginity on that night to a very forward girl. So I think my brain made a bad connection of alcohol to fun, socializing, and even sex.

[HighlyVolatile]

If my first time drinking was just unwinding and not so eventful, I probably wouldn't have made that sort of psychological association to it. So as odd as it sounds, try not to have too much fun! :-D

[IMuser]

We are having a plan to drink with a few people only (all guys) so I don't think that will be a problem. Thanks for the "drink slowly" advice

[HighlyVolatile]

That sounds like a good way to start. Cheers! Also if you combine the drinking with some eating (however light), I think that also helps.

[SecretsofKB]

Take it slow. I did not do that my first time and I regret it. And drink water in between your alcohol. That will help.

Alcohol dependency is a real thing. I knew someone in college with that. Just keep your drinking to certain social situations. That's a good step to minimize your usage.

[jlee99]

While alcohol can be addictive, for most people it isn't. It's not like meth or other drugs. From what I've seen, a lot of the people addicted to alcohol use it as a coping mechanism for past trauma.
All that to say, I think you'll be fine!

[Astarlessnightsky]

You won't get addicted from drinking one glass of alcohol.

If you are worried, just don't do it.

My tip is drink lots of water, so you won't wake up with a hangover.

[jennifer_bloom]

Don’t do it, if your miserable, try eating at a sushi buffet on a keto diet, you won’t gain any weight if you exercise for 2 hours the next day.

[IMuser]

Don't do what?

[jennifer_bloom]

Get drunk

[IMuser]

I see...

[Iron_Man]

Just sip on it don’t get attached and don’t get too much of a buzz because that becomes addicting

[In_Trance]

Are you depressed? Are you Native American? Have you had addiction issues prior to this?

[IMuser]

If getting addicted to masturbation counts, yes