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needsadvice22needsadvice22 member
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I just need advice if this sounds like alcoholism.

Say this person drinks maybe once a week or once every 2 weeks. However, this person drinks to get drunk. They can't just have one or 2 drinks. They don't thinj there's a point to drink unless they are buzzed or drunk.
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  • 2-Step2-Step member
    I think there is a difference between alcohol abuse and and alcoholism. Alcoholism is something that influences nearly all parts of your life and controls you. Drinking to get drunk once every few weeks at your own discretion during a time of your choosing that doesn't interfere with other responsibilities seems more like occasional alcohol abuse. It is abusing alcohol to get drunk, but it's not necessarily a disease that controls the person..

    I think there is also a difference if this person is meeting up with a few friends to go dancing or hang out and get a buzz to relax and is responsible about transportation etc., vs. someone who is going out and getting completely wasted and getting in fights, driving drunk etc. As an adult I feel like it's not an issue if someone wants to get a buzz once in awhile to relax or for entertainment as long as they are responsible about it. To each their own. It's a huge spectrum, so I'm sure everyone has their own opinions on what is acceptable alcohol use, but what you describe does not sound like alcoholism to me.
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  • erwallace089erwallace089 member
    Maybe a controlled habit. I wouldn't call this alcoholism because he isn't dependent on it.
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  • 4N6s4N6s member
    Sounds like alcohol abuse...
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  • anorthroanorthro member
    Are there other drugs involved? I ask because I identify as an alcoholic but I only drank every now and then. I much preferred other drugs. I smoked a lot of pot, and would abuse prescription meds. I had a problem with addiction. Alcoholic/drug addict, didn't matter. This person sounds like they could be a problem drinker but maybe not an alcoholic. But if they are medicating with other drugs in between drinking binges, then that might make a difference.
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  • HeronGirlJessHeronGirlJess member

    It's binge drinking. 


    Which may or may not be alcoholism.  It's definitely a compulsive behavior, which can be a short path into full-blown addiction. 

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  • ChippercjmChippercjm member
    As a recovering alcoholic, there's no such thing as a "controlled habit." I will tell you though, that only the person at hand knows if they have a problem and only they can decide when they're ready to admit it or get help. All you can do is share your concern. I never drank everyday, and was fully functioning with a wonderful job. Society helps alcoholics blend for the simple fact that drinking so so socially acceptable with suggestions like (Sunday fun day, booze cruise, mimosas, wine w nails, lunch dates, etc!) Honestly there is no way to judge if a person has a problem but you can share your love and concern... The rest has to be left up to them.
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