Am I an alcoholic or on my way towards becoming one?

Question

I am 16 years old and my dad and uncles and grandfather are alcoholics, it's definately genetic but my mom thinks I am an alcoholic but I don't think so, some things she's told me that she's noticed is that I lie and sneak about yeah, one time I told her I was going to a party and wouldn't drink but I did, many times I have gone to parties and have been wasted and she has never noticed, she says I sneak it and lie alot and those are signs of an alcoholic. There's been times where I have drank by myself or sneak it. I will admit yeah I do like it and it's fun to party but I don't think I am an alcoholic because I don't drink everyday or party all the time.I altleast drink once every week. I just want someone else's advice on this and be honest. There's more to this but this is just the general outline of it.

I don't really want any comments saying I am stupid and retarded about this, just some real help. thanks :]

Answer 1

When I was 16 I drank a lot and wondered the same thing. My friend suggested to try going one month without drinking. I did it and now know that I am not an alcoholic. Try going a week without drinking, then move it up. If you can't do this, then you might be.

Answer 2

Nah, you arent.

You're just in the rebellious, partying teenager stage.

You'll grow out of partying.

But you might pick up a few bad habits as you go through this stage.

I picked up smoking on this stage, and I can't quit now.

Oh well.

You are not an alcoholic.

Answer 3

If you normally drink ones a week, try skipping for 2-3 weeks and see if you can do it or if you have to have it.   If you have to drink on schedule no matter what, then you are dependent and you are an alcoholic.  I know this is a crappy and boring way to find out, but if you are interested enough to ask online then it might be worth it to you.  Good luck.

Answer 4

Maybe the reason you "sneak it" and "lie" is because you are 16 and you KNOW you shouldn't be drinking!! Or maybe your mom doesn't realize it's illegal! I wouldn't let you out of the house.

Answer 5

You are way too young to be drinking.  I'd keep a close eye on you if I were your mom, well actually, you wouldn't be drinking if I were your mom.

If you aren't an alcoholic yet, it sounds like your on your way and very quickly.

Answer 6

For one you are to young to drink.

Two if you can be around the alcohol and not drink it then you are not an alcoholic.

Three if you can say no to the alcohol if asked to have one then you are not an alcoholic.

Four if you have to have it you are an alcoholic.

Five if you have with draws when not drinking it you are an alcoholic.

(that is day of not having it)

But really you are not 21 stay away from it.