Are you an alcoholic ?
Mar 10th 2006 | 8:33 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by Lewis Lapthorn
A recent study implied as many as a quarter of the adult population in blighty have a drink problem.
The thing is, it only rears it's head when you try and stop. If the thought of going 2 weeks without a drink is something you don't want to contemplate - you have a problem.
I had issues with alcohol for years, but became free in September.
The thing is, it only rears it's head when you try and stop. If the thought of going 2 weeks without a drink is something you don't want to contemplate - you have a problem.
I had issues with alcohol for years, but became free in September.
I think alcohol/smoking /drugs are a problem depending how you as a person see it. I have drunk quite heavy for years and used to smoke. In 2004 I spent 16 weeks in hospital (4x4 week stints).
I can honestly say that I smoked a lot more each day (usually 2/3 a day and went to 5/6 while in hospital )and only twice did I fancy a beer and that was on a sunny day when the football was on.
Without getting "deep" about things it is what bothers you as a person. I only wish I could drink less due to the health implications - I have no intention of giving up drinking where as being a smoker bothered me - I gave up smoking months ago - good luck Lewis
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Mar 10th 2006 | 8:35 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by Toontje
5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
So, only once I drank too much and regretted it afterwards. Now I may be an alcoholic.
6. Have you ever gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?
Yes, I couldn't afford a taxi to get home, I had to walk all the way. Two questions answered with a YES, now I am an alcoholic, apparently.....
It's easy to imagine that these are two honest answers, but these events happened some twenty years ago. I haven't been drinking since but according to this test I am an alcoholic.....
So, only once I drank too much and regretted it afterwards. Now I may be an alcoholic.
6. Have you ever gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?
Yes, I couldn't afford a taxi to get home, I had to walk all the way. Two questions answered with a YES, now I am an alcoholic, apparently.....
It's easy to imagine that these are two honest answers, but these events happened some twenty years ago. I haven't been drinking since but according to this test I am an alcoholic.....
Mar 10th 2006 | 8:40 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
I don't like this thread, can it be deleted please :scared:
Mar 10th 2006 | 8:42 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by WendyC
My hubby got 5 
He's trying to say it's rubbish
He's trying to say it's rubbish
Thank **** your hubby's saying its rubbish, then it must be
and I believe him
Mar 10th 2006 | 8:42 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
I don't like this thread, can it be deleted please :scared:
but it won't (yet).
Mar 10th 2006 | 8:51 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by halcyon 52
On a serious note fair play to you.
I think alcohol/smoking /drugs are a problem depending how you as a person see it. I have drunk quite heavy for years and used to smoke. In 2004 I spent 16 weeks in hospital (4x4 week stints).
I can honestly say that I smoked a lot more each day (usually 2/3 a day and went to 5/6 while in hospital )and only twice did I fancy a beer and that was on a sunny day when the football was on.
Without getting "deep" about things it is what bothers you as a person. I only wish I could drink less due to the health implications - I have no intention of giving up drinking where as being a smoker bothered me - I gave up smoking months ago - good luck Lewis .
I think alcohol/smoking /drugs are a problem depending how you as a person see it. I have drunk quite heavy for years and used to smoke. In 2004 I spent 16 weeks in hospital (4x4 week stints).
I can honestly say that I smoked a lot more each day (usually 2/3 a day and went to 5/6 while in hospital )and only twice did I fancy a beer and that was on a sunny day when the football was on.
Without getting "deep" about things it is what bothers you as a person. I only wish I could drink less due to the health implications - I have no intention of giving up drinking where as being a smoker bothered me - I gave up smoking months ago - good luck Lewis
.Would never preach to anybody by the way. If you enjoy smoking, drinking - go for it. In fact, Mrs Lapthorn reckons she's allowed to drink my share now.
Mar 10th 2006 | 9:49 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
[QUOTE=Lewis Lapthorn]A recent study implied as many as a quarter of the adult population in blighty have a drink problem.
yep, that'd be right and they're all members of expats
yep, that'd be right and they're all members of expats
Mar 10th 2006 | 9:59 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by halcyon 52
Hi all.
I will be honest I recently wondered if I was an alcoholic. I done a search and found this site. O.K its American but if you answer it truthfully you will be horrified :scared:
I am definitely an alcoholic according to this site - strange
http://efap.torontopolice.on.ca/alcohol_test.html
I will be honest I recently wondered if I was an alcoholic. I done a search and found this site. O.K its American but if you answer it truthfully you will be horrified :scared:
I am definitely an alcoholic according to this site - strange
http://efap.torontopolice.on.ca/alcohol_test.html
I answered truthfully but certainly wasn't horrified by the 'analysis'. But then maybe I'm just in denial?
Mar 10th 2006 | 10:06 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by wmoore
What utter bollocks. The questions ask have you ever ...? so if you answer yes to any of those questions because you did something once you are an alcoholic? FWIW I answered yes 4 times so I guess that puts me near liver failure and instant death
I answered truthfully but certainly wasn't horrified by the 'analysis'. But then maybe I'm just in denial?
I answered truthfully but certainly wasn't horrified by the 'analysis'. But then maybe I'm just in denial?
Mar 10th 2006 | 10:08 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by Lewis Lapthorn
if the borough miss as many chances in Rome as they did last night, I reckon you're intake shall be a doublin Mr M.
Mar 10th 2006 | 11:55 am
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
I loved this one:
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
I answered yes - I do have to visit my family sometimes
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
I answered yes - I do have to visit my family sometimes
Mar 10th 2006 | 12:30 pm
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
He He He
Need a drink now
Need a drink now
Originally Posted by Vanessa
I loved this one:
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
I answered yes - I do have to visit my family sometimes
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
I answered yes - I do have to visit my family sometimes
Mar 10th 2006 | 2:33 pm
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Question 17 made me chuckle
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?
Presumably the answer for most of us would be "don't know"
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?
Presumably the answer for most of us would be "don't know"
Mar 10th 2006 | 7:03 pm
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Don but not forgotten.
Mar 10th 2006 | 11:29 pm
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Re: Are you an alcoholic ?
Originally Posted by Vanessa
I loved this one:
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
I answered yes - I do have to visit my family sometimes
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
I answered yes - I do have to visit my family sometimes
Yep, its our families fault
