Is a bottle of wine and two cans on lager a night problem drinking?
I know someone who drinks this regularly in the night. Would be considered a problem? Alcoholic? Any advice on how to talk to them about it? Thanks:)
I know someone who drinks this regularly in the night. Would be considered a problem? Alcoholic? Any advice on how to talk to them about it? Thanks:)
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July 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I’d say that’s over drinking, yes… If it’s every night… Sounds like alcohol dependency to me… Wouldn’t know how to bring the subject up with them though, sorry…
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Yes, that is certainly a problem.
One glass of wine per day is enough.
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
It depends, i drink way more than that when i go out, but i only go out once a week. If its every night, then its more of a problem, but once in a while its not.
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Some might think so. “They” might not. I guess as long as no danger to anyone else is happening, it is alright. Meaning not driving or endangering others. The only real damage is being done to themselves. Internalyy and externally. You CAN make them aware of that. BUt you are probably going to be blue in the face trying to convince an alcoholic they are 1. Denial is the 1st stage.
Be a friend and don’t enable.
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Yes , quarter/half glass wine is good – anything more is over doze . H seems alcoholic ….
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
It starts off with a glass of wine every night, then becomes two, and eventually the whole bottle. Soon that isn’t even enough. Your body develops a tolerance and your brain requires more. Pretty soon the craving becomes more of need. That’s when it’s time to either quit completely or wean yourself back down to a moderate amount. Even one glass a night is more than the norm. So yes, it’s a problem.
Most people that drink that much consider themselves functioning alcoholics and don’t realize that their health is probably being affected, and their relationships.
You could bring it up bruntly, or try in more subtle ways. Suggest going on a smoothie kick and laying back on the alcohol for a while. Take pictures or videos of this person when they have had quite a few, the image may be startling to a sober alcoholic. Suggest outings that don’t involve bar stools. Watch “Cops” with episodes of people losing control after drinking too much. Bring up the fact that our bodies only have one liver, and too much alcohol can destroy or damage it. You’ll think of something … my opinion? Talk to them about it, they will one day appreciate the wake up call, and your support
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 pm
no… you do not..
who cant drink a bottle of wine and not even be pissed?
youre totally fine
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Ok, if this is a serious question, then yes it’s a problem. Besides the issue of mixing wine and lager together – won’t even go there. But a bottle of wine & a couple of lagers ? If they are not smashed from that, then they have a huge tolerance for alcohol and probably have a drinking problem you don’t know about. If they are falling down drunk, then they have a drinking problem you do know about. Either way, not good.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 pm
no, people in Europe drink wine all the time, all day & night.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
It ain’t how much you drink but whether you can stop once you start; and/or can you predict what your actions will be once you start drinking each and every time?
This is the definition of an alcoholic described in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Does the person have other problems? How do yo know how much they drink every night? I would mind my own business.
July 24th, 2010 at 12:32 am
I’d say yes, this is a problem. A bottle of wine can be anything from 10 units up to 15 or so. Lager is probably another 2 units depending on strength. If your friend has been drinking at this rate for some time there is a strong possibility they have liver damage.
Maybe the way to introduce the subject would be from a position of concern for the persons health, arm yourself with facts and information before you initiate a conversation and try to elicit concern for their own health and well being rather than lecture on the perils of alcohol.
Good luck!
July 24th, 2010 at 12:53 am
yes it is a problem
u need to get them professional help
July 24th, 2010 at 12:59 am
as you know the person would you consider it a problem,its a tough one really there is so many things that you can say but be warned us alkies don’t like to hear it until its to late ,all i can say if you feel this person is developing a problem then a word in their ear may not go a miss the thing is not to prattle on and on say it and if they cannot take it on board then believe me drink has a way of catching up on us all that drink to much dependant or other wise yes i think that a person that drinks that amount has a serious tendency to develop a problem i did
July 24th, 2010 at 1:52 am
this is a real problem.No one will quit because someone else suggested it. They have to make their own decision.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:06 am
This is way too much. Alcoholoics Anonymous is the best answer. But it is important that someone should help him. Or else he will ruin not only his liver but also his brain. Try giving him literature on Alzheimers disease, dementia etc.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:20 am
i have a friend who drinks 27 beers a day and he’s not an alcoholic. he even went to two different doctors who analyzed him and both said he’s not an alcoholic. just because you drink a lot doesn’t mean your an alcoholic. and now i’m saying alcoholic too much. but your friend might be a different story. because i also had a friend who only had six or so beers a night and turns out he was an an alcoholic. so take him to the fuckin doctor.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:20 am
That is 2 much. There are guidelines. They are the 0-1-2-3 guidelines that are considered ok. That is 0 of course. Then 1 per hour, but no more than 2 – 3 drinks a day. You also have to keep it at 14 drinks or less a week. If you are not following these guidelines then it is “said” that you are drinking too much.
July 24th, 2010 at 4:05 am
It is only a problem if the person has health issues. Whether or not they do now, drinking like that every day they will develop health issues. The other thing is if it is effecting personal, social, employment relationships. It is a bad idea to drink like this.
July 24th, 2010 at 4:48 am
Alcoholic? Maybe.
If they are reliant on alcohol and become edgy or cranky if they don’t have their nightly drinks then almost definitely.
A problem? That depends.
Does this person still carry on normally every day? Are they always at work on time, doing their job and doing it well? Do they seem to have normal brain function and a healthy appetite? Are they generally healthy? Are they still keeping up healthy friendships and relationships with people outside of social outings associated with alcohol? If you answered no to any of these then it just might be a problem.
How to discuss it? I don’t know. If you’re close to them then maybe before the first drink of the day is had you could suggest going for a walk or a movie. Something to distract them and getting them thinking of something else. Or you could ask them what it is that’s going on that’s upsetting/stressing them out. Usually alcohol reliance is based on an underlying issue.
Hope this helps.