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When is does my drinking turn into an addiction?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Nov 29, 2012 | Replies (5)

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In my case, I knew I might be drinking too much the day I looked at the beer in my hand and realized that's all I was getting accomplished, and that I was beginning to love it too much. I quit for awhile, gathered me together, and now I can drink one and don't want any more. An alcoholic boyfriend (now an ex, and no longer living) used to tell me how ''lucky'' I was. I guess I was, because I quit without too much trouble. Not saying I didn't long for that ''high'' from a few drinks, but there are other ways to feel good that doesn't cause a hang over the next morning! And at my age now, a good drunk would probably kill me now!

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There are ways to qualify whether you may be addicted to alcohol. Do you drink daily? Do you drink to get high? Do you miss work due to drinking? Does drinking interfere with normal life activities? Are your relationships with others suffering due to your drinking? Do you obsess about drinking? Do you drink alone? Do you worry if you don't have access to alcohol?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may want to inquire further with a counselor or someone from a local AA group. Both should be anonymous ways to help you come to greater clarity about your alcohol use and/or abuse.