I think my husband is an alcolholic? How do I know for sure?

Question

He doesn't drink all the time. Not one of that type alcoholic. Whenever he does drink, he drinks a lot , fast, doesn't appear drunk, then all of a sudden, he is wasted. He is either very argumentative , talkative or loving. His mood whenever drinking can go from one of the above to the other in a split second.

Answer 1

sounds like he could quickly develop a problem. talk with him about how much he drinks, and how it affects you.

Answer 2

Sounds like he is binge drinking. This type of drinking is very dangerous because he is having drinks faster than he can feel the effects of the drinks. Once he feels totally wasted, his level could be lethal.

I would do a search for binge drinking and then try and arrange some help either with AA or a counselor.

Good Luck!  

Answer 3

im going through the same issue with my husband.and they sound like they are doing the same thing. binge drinking, my husband dosent drink often.. but when he does he drinks to get drunk. we are going throug BIG poblems because of it at the moment, hes staying at his parents. its VERY hard to deal with a person you love in this situation. luck for both if us.

Answer 4

Yes, there are different kinds of alcoholics:

some drink daily

some are binge drinkers

Recommend AA for him and Al-Anon for you and family

Answer 5

Yes, he is an alcoholic and he needs help.  Tell him about AA and support him going there.  Tell him this problem of his is effecting your marriage and you are not happy with his drinking.  (God, I hope you never ever let him drive drunk!!!!!)   Don't buy booze for him either.  Tell him liver cancer is a horrible way to die, and it is.