Hi im 15 and i find i drink more than i should maybe. i at least have 1 – 1/2 cups of strong alcohol (37-40%) a day. I don’t drink cause i technically need it. i drink to feel more comfortable. i don’t know if this is a problem or not. i think i could stop but its more convenient to continue in my opinion. (btw, i get the alcohol from my parents liquor cabnit). Thanks!
1. yes i have had blackouts
2. no not really. but when its available yes
3. idk
Any amount is too much at your age, especially given these circumstances: you are underaged and stealing from your parents. (Even for an adult, this would be too much) Teenage alcoholism isn’t often discussed but is a problem. If you don’t stop now, it will escalate into an even bigger problem. I hope your parents are aware of what’s going on
if not, you need to talk to them about it. Don’t be ashamed of looking up Ala-Teen or a similar program in your area.
by Betty, on January 10 2010 @ 12:09 am
Possible? Yes it is. Being an "alcoholic" does not mean you need it. It simply means you are addicted to it. And yes, alcoholics will say the same thing you just said: they drink to feel more comfortable. Are you addicted? Only you can answer that question.
1) Have you ever had a blackout?
2) Do you ever think about or talk about drinking when you are sober?
3) Could you stop drinking, right now, for the rest of your life and be 100% OK with that?
If you answered yes to the first two questions and no to the last question, there is a good probability that you are addicted.
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by Miniver, on January 10 2010 @ 12:48 am
sounds like you’re on the road to alcoholism
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by Susan H, on January 10 2010 @ 12:59 am
It is absolutely possible to be a teenage alcoholic. There are kids even younger that are alcohol dependent. Please get help before you destroy your life. Alcohol is not a good comforter. A psychologist or counselor could help you sort things out as to why you feel you need to drink so much.
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by TexHabsfan, on January 10 2010 @ 1:42 am
Any amount is too much at your age, especially given these circumstances: you are underaged and stealing from your parents. (Even for an adult, this would be too much) Teenage alcoholism isn’t often discussed but is a problem. If you don’t stop now, it will escalate into an even bigger problem. I hope your parents are aware of what’s going on
if not, you need to talk to them about it. Don’t be ashamed of looking up Ala-Teen or a similar program in your area.
References :