Why do I have a fear that I will one day become an alcoholic?

Question

well not a fear as in terrified, but I am curious about myself and future. I don't know why but I can just see myself as a drinker when I am older. thing is I really love the taste of beer. but my parents restrict the amount I drink as I am only 16 and like only ever let me have a couple of bottles in one month, unless theres a house party which I only go to for the booze and my girlfriend LOL!!

But my fear is that when I turn 18, i will all of a sudden start buying more and more beer and become addicted. basically getting drunk alot deliberately. so why???

Answer 1

because you can see the road that your headed down. Believe me you can become an alcoholic w/o even realizing it. One of my best friends i grew up with is in those shoes and has wrecked 3 new vehicles within a 3 month time period. Im lucky... i dont drink due to migraines, except the occasional 2 or 3 with friends at get-togethers. Stay safe and keep an eye on your drinking habits if you absolutely love beer. 21 is the legal age in the US..don't know if your here or not.

Answer 2

It's probably your instincts warning you not to over do it, to drink there's a risk of becoming an alcoholic there's only no risk if you don't drink at all. It's better now you have your parents keeping an eye on things for you but watch it when you get your own place as the temptation to drink is greater when you have your own rules.

Answer 3

You should fear of it coz of the consequences of being alcoholics. It can ruin everything and you will end up in rehab center. However, you can find help at treatment referrals in order to get the best rehab center.

Answer 4

Don't learn to drive if you are buying all that beer!

You will sober up when you reach 35 to 40. If you keep drinking heavily after that, you are an alcoholic. Please note that every time you get drunk you kill 10,000 brain cells and they never grow back.

Answer 5

try control it to once a week or so when your 18, im 18 but have no problem and theres loadsa people like that at age 16, once you turn 18 its not as much fun lol

Answer 6

Lol Im like that too n I can see myself lying in some gutter or summin with a can in my hand in 10 years time

dont know why you have that fear - or me - maby its because you feel that you are drinking to  much or (if your like me) have made a correlation between alchol and having a good time - I've not gone to  partys ect after I found out there was no drink cus I just knew it be c**p without it - its ok aslong as you keep a tab on how much your drinking and how often  

Answer 7

Maybe there is like a history of alcoholics in your family? Maybe your worried you'll turn out like them.

But it is good that you know where your headed if you keep drinking. Just, limit what you drink, all the time.

xx