What makes someone an alcoholic?

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I mean i know if someone drinks all day everyday they are obviously an alcoholic. Im askin cause I just went to the fridge to get something to drink and i gota beer. This is the first time that i drank by myself and i really dont care but does that make me an alcoholic?
 
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one does not have to be physically dependent to be an alcoholic. If you question if you yourself are an alcoholic, one thing to look at is what happens afteryou have a drink.
if you find that you cant stop, or if you do you obsess about the next drink thats something to look at. having a beer by yourself does not make you analcoholic.
 
i never understood the whole you drinking at home by yourself so you're an alcoholic comment
 
Originally Posted by DAYTONA 5000

If you drink by yourself at 12 in the afternoon, you are probably and alcoholic.
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so if im chillen at 12 noon watchin a football game that would make me an alcoholic?..me and alot of people do this

i think one sign of being an alcoholic is where you absolutely have to get hammered wenever you drink
 
I dont rely on it i guess but its like whenever i dont have my daughter im drinkin. I just kinda realized this tonight when i coulda grabbed a water or agatorade or a pepsi or something but i grabbed a beer so i freaked myself out a little haha.
 
It's the same criteria you have to fit in order to be considered addicted to anything....that includes drugs, sex, even videogames



The medical definition of addiction has seven criteria. This definition is based on the criteria of American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) and the WorldHealth Organization (ICD-10).(1)

An addiction is any behavior that meets at least three of the seven criteria during the same 12-month period.
  1. Tolerance. Has your use of drugs or alcohol increased over time?
  2. Withdrawal. When you stop using, do you experience at least one of the following symptoms: irritability, anxiety, shakes, sweats, nausea, or vomiting?
  3. Difficulty controlling your use. Do you sometimes use more or for a longer time than you'd like? Do you drink to get drunk?
  4. Negative consequences. Have you continued to use even though there have been negative consequences to your mood, self-esteem, health, job, or family?
  5. Significant time or emotional energy spent. Do you spend a significant amount of time or thought obtaining, using, concealing, planning, or recovering from your use?
  6. Put off or neglected activities. Have you given up or reduced social, recreational, work, or household activities because of your use?
  7. Desire to cut down. Have you repeatedly thought about cutting down or controlling your use, or have you made unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control your use?
 
Originally Posted by you go boy

i never understood the whole you drinking at home by yourself so you're an alcoholic comment
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as a non drinker i don't get it either
 
[h2]What Addiction is Not[/h2]
You don't have to use every day. There is nothing in the definition about how often you use. You could use once a month, butif when you use you sometimes have difficulty controlling how much you use, or you have negative consequences, then you have an addiction.

You don't have to crave drugs or alcohol. You can go for a whole month without thinking about using or craving, but if youbreak down and have difficulty controlling your use, or have negative consequences because of your use, you still have an addiction.

You don't have to go through withdrawal. Every person is different when it comes to withdrawal. Some people experiencesignificant withdrawal, and others very little. There's little correlation between how much withdrawal you experience and the extent of your addiction.

You don't have to suffer major losses. If you've suffered major losses, then you already have a major addiction. If yourfamily members have ever commented on your use, then you've already suffered significant losses. It takes all of their courage in the beginning to makeeven the smallest comment about your use. The look of disappointment in their eyes is a loss. Bigger losses are harder to repair.

You don't need a fancy definition to tell you if you have an addiction. There is a simple test. If you think you might havea problem, then you probably do.
[h2]The Definition of Substance Abuse[/h2]
Some people aren't addicted to drugs or alcohol, but abuse them. The American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) definition of substance abuse is at leastone of the following four criteria.
  1. Continued use despite social or interpersonal problems.
  2. Repeated use resulting in failure to fulfill obligations at work, school, or home.
  3. Repeated use resulting in physically hazardous situations.
  4. Use resulting in legal problems.
 
Originally Posted by AntonLaVey

It's the same criteria you have to fit in order to be considered addicted to anything....that includes drugs, sex, even videogames



The medical definition of addiction has seven criteria. This definition is based on the criteria of American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) and the World Health Organization (ICD-10).(1)

An addiction is any behavior that meets at least three of the seven criteria during the same 12-month period.
  1. Tolerance. Has your use of drugs or alcohol increased over time?
  2. Withdrawal. When you stop using, do you experience at least one of the following symptoms: irritability, anxiety, shakes, sweats, nausea, or vomiting?
  3. Difficulty controlling your use. Do you sometimes use more or for a longer time than you'd like? Do you drink to get drunk?
  4. Negative consequences. Have you continued to use even though there have been negative consequences to your mood, self-esteem, health, job, or family?
  5. Significant time or emotional energy spent. Do you spend a significant amount of time or thought obtaining, using, concealing, planning, or recovering from your use?
  6. Put off or neglected activities. Have you given up or reduced social, recreational, work, or household activities because of your use?
  7. Desire to cut down. Have you repeatedly thought about cutting down or controlling your use, or have you made unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control your use?
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I drink a lot and none of this applies to me, which is why I consider myself a functioning alcoholic.
 
The only one that applies to me is number 3 i guess because if im gonna drink im gonna get drunk to me theres no other reason to drink haha
 
kind of curious about this...
isn't alcoholics annonymous full of alcoholics? but they don't drink anymore? so you can be an alcoholic without drinking?

it feels more like a label to me.

don't give me any quantifiable numbers either. girl drinking 4 beers in 1 night is not the same as my 6'8" 275 knocking back 4.
 
Originally Posted by dmbrhs

Originally Posted by AntonLaVey

It's the same criteria you have to fit in order to be considered addicted to anything....that includes drugs, sex, even videogames



The medical definition of addiction has seven criteria. This definition is based on the criteria of American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) and the World Health Organization (ICD-10).(1)

An addiction is any behavior that meets at least three of the seven criteria during the same 12-month period.
  1. Tolerance. Has your use of drugs or alcohol increased over time?
  2. Withdrawal. When you stop using, do you experience at least one of the following symptoms: irritability, anxiety, shakes, sweats, nausea, or vomiting?
  3. Difficulty controlling your use. Do you sometimes use more or for a longer time than you'd like? Do you drink to get drunk?
  4. Negative consequences. Have you continued to use even though there have been negative consequences to your mood, self-esteem, health, job, or family?
  5. Significant time or emotional energy spent. Do you spend a significant amount of time or thought obtaining, using, concealing, planning, or recovering from your use?
  6. Put off or neglected activities. Have you given up or reduced social, recreational, work, or household activities because of your use?
  7. Desire to cut down. Have you repeatedly thought about cutting down or controlling your use, or have you made unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control your use?
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I drink a lot and none of this applies to me, which is why I consider myself a functioning alcoholic.
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Same here the only criteria I fit is tolerance...I only drink twice a week on average but when I drink, I drink a lot because it takes so much to get meintoxicated. it doesn't get in the way of work+relationships tho. So I'm good.
 
Originally Posted by blackmagnus514

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as long as you don't drink to change your mood (you sad and wanna be happy) you're good. chillin, drinkin a cold one regardless of time or numberof associates is cool. I prefer the term "drunk" in reference to myself bc I just like to partake of adult beverages occasionally often
 
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