How much of a role does alcohol play in your lives?

[jjc326]

Usually when someone asks this type of question it means you might be an alcoholic. I read the OP and it almost sounds like you are trying to justify your behavior, saying look alcohol is not a big deal in my life. But something very hard to do for an addict is be honest with yourself. I used to think my gambling was only hurting myself but then I realized how messed up it had made me. It takes time away from the addiction to see the truth.

So I'd suggest trying to stop drinking for a few weeks. If you can do it and it's not a big deal then you're fine. If you can't stop or you're always thinking about it, talk to a therapist or go to AA.

[Imagine]

I don't drink anymore.. nowadays if I drink 4 beers in a month it is a lot.. I had and still might have an issue with liquor though when was 16 I would binge drink many nights in a row and pass out just to do the same thingagain when I got up in a few hours .. I have managed to stay away from it for 6 years now but I feel the urge coming to have another blackout night one every few years is a good goal I think though lol

[hyipworld]

I don't like to drink alcohol because I drive a car most time in my life because I am doing the job of driver so it's dangerous to me and those who travel with me . alcohol also damages our lever so why we need to take risk of life

[Imagine]

 talk to a therapist or go to AA.

Or just take some LSD and try some psychedelic therapy

[LostDutchman]

I have one, maybe two beers on most days. I brew my own and drink it for the taste, not the buzz. I only drink when I know that I'm not going to drive, and I almost never drink socially. It's something I enjoy because it's something that I made and I learn from each batch. If I am around someone that doesn't want to talk about it, then we don't talk about it, if I'm around someone who's interested in the process, then that's what we talk about. I know it's not for everyone and I try to not wave it in people's faces.

Daily applications of alcohol inside and out.

[pepericau]

For me one or two per week is fair enough, althought I enjoy drinking and more cold beer during the summer

[IamCANADIAN013]

I don't like to drink alcohol because I drive a car most time in my life because I am doing the job of driver so it's dangerous to me and those who travel with me . alcohol also damages our lever so why we need to take risk of life

Drinking in moderation doesn't hurt the liver.  Hell, my Uncle drank a bottle of Whiskey till the day he died if I remember correctly.  I've known a few people over the years that drink to excess on a regular basis, their livers are fine. Anything in moderation isn't going to kill us.

There are many studies out there that say a drink from time to time is actually good for our health.

[Snorek]

When alone I usually don't drink alcohol. But with friends its our favourite thing to do. Just get wasted. LIfe is too short.

[feryjhie]

i doesn't drink alcohol in my life

[AceWallen]

when i was younger (well, 5 or so years ago), i was a heavy drinker. partied a lot, bars, clubs, late nights. i've kind of cut that out and don't drink socially as much anymore, but i still enjoy a cold beer after work most nights.

[Brewins]

I only drink when I can't sleep, because I don't have acess to sleeping drugs. Most of the time it works. Not counting that, alcohol is 100% expendable for me.

[Daniel91]

How much of a role does alcohol play in your lives?
I'm happy that I can say that alcohol doesn't play any rule in my life
It was not easy decision at the beginning but now I'm happy that I choose lifestyle without alcohol and never felt sorry because of this!

[AceWallen]

I only drink when I can't sleep, because I don't have acess to sleeping drugs. Most of the time it works. Not counting that, alcohol is 100% expendable for me.

hmm, that's interesting. i find that i don't get very good sleep when i'm drinking. i mean, i pass out like a log and sleep through the night, but i never wake up feeling well rested (hangovers aside).

[IamCANADIAN013]

I only drink when I can't sleep, because I don't have acess to sleeping drugs. Most of the time it works. Not counting that, alcohol is 100% expendable for me.

hmm, that's interesting. i find that i don't get very good sleep when i'm drinking. i mean, i pass out like a log and sleep through the night, but i never wake up feeling well rested (hangovers aside).

Agreed. I find it to be a slippery slope as well.  One turns into two eventually, two turns into three eventually, etc.  My buddy who is a heavy drinker, pretty much drinks till he passes out nightly.  Now, he can't sleep if he doesn't drink at night.  Really bad insomnia even when he takes sleeping pills.

To Brewins, why don't you have access to sleeping drugs?  There are many things one can take to help them sleep, doesn't have to be drugs.  I find a long hot shower or soak in the tub does wonders before bed.  I usually ake a little melatonin as well.

[BTCreward]

Usually when someone asks this type of question it means you might be an alcoholic. I read the OP and it almost sounds like you are trying to justify your behavior, saying look alcohol is not a big deal in my life. But something very hard to do for an addict is be honest with yourself. I used to think my gambling was only hurting myself but then I realized how messed up it had made me. It takes time away from the addiction to see the truth.

So I'd suggest trying to stop drinking for a few weeks. If you can do it and it's not a big deal then you're fine. If you can't stop or you're always thinking about it, talk to a therapist or go to AA.

I think it also could be for some kind of educational or research purpose.