I can drink a 5th of wiskey in a night and still function fine the next day. Do I have a problem?

Question

I don't drink and drive and have a stable well-paying job. I have no family or kids, I enjoy just getting drunk and playing computer games. I am wondering if anyone else does this.

Answer 1

Your liver will in time if you do this a lot! I would be careful and tone in down a bit for your healths sake.

Answer 2

Well I don't play computer games but I definitely like to drink and watch movies on a "work" night and the weekend.  I don't do this every night though - maybe about 3 times a week.  I also don't have children or partner and I am just enjoying my singlehood.  1/5 bottle of whisky isn't that bad compared to some.

Answer 3

Well, yes and no.  

No because you are a functional alcoholic and drinking makes you happy and it isn't affecting your life in a negative way.  So go for it.  

Yes, because if you drink a fifth every night, well your liver isn't going to like you very much at all, and it might quit on you within the next 20 years.

Answer 4

if you think that you can still function after a 5th, then, YES, there is something wrong with you :)

Answer 5

Even if it is not interfering with your life it can destroy your body.

Answer 6

I have a family member that drinks a pint of Vodka every day and still holds down a job and functions normally, but usually has a bad headache every morning. I am, however a witness for some of the off-the-wall things he says and does on occasion.

Answer 7

i'm afraid so.  alcoholism is a disease.  smart, nice, responsible etc. have nothing to do with it.

Answer 8

Ask your liver.