Why do i keep drinking

Question

everyone on both sides of my families have/had problems with alcohol.

i feel crappy if i don't drink at night, not too crappy, i just feel like i'm missing something. And whenever I'm drunk, I just feel good, better.

I CAN live without it, i just always want to drink. And whenever I drink, I don't stop until I'm DRUNK, like, however much I can drink, I do. And I drink fast. Every time.

I'm 17 by the way. Am I about to be an alcoholic or something?

Answer 1

well if both sides of your family have that problem then you are most likely to have it to! if you can live without it then try not to drink. you may not feel better now but if you stop drinking now then trust me youll be happy in the long run that you did and if you cant stop drinking until your DRUNK then i would say that you have a big problem if you dont stop  now then you can get into some serious trouble and a college isnt goin to accept you walkin in there everyday with a hang over!! they will not tolerate it!! you are headed to a problem and if you absolutely cant stop then you need to try rehab!! that will detox it out of your system so you will have a fresh start with your body! if you drink that much then you could get alchohol poisoning bad enough to kill you!! the next time you grab a beer think about what your doin to you and the people around you! and think about your future-college. remember they wont tolerate a hang over and if you plan on living in a dorm the dorm avisere wont accept a drunk either.so think twice about something BEFORE you do it. remember your responsible for your own actions and you cant blame anyone but yourself! and if you hang out with people who do that then you are hangin with the wrong people!

Answer 2

put that beer can down and get a job due something constructive  

Answer 3

I live in wisconsin, so drinking is natural. If you have a problem with it maybe you should consider stopping, like if it gets you into trouble. I understand your problem both sides of my family have the same problem. I'm now 23 and i've been drinking since i was 16 and i do the same exact thing. All i can say is slow down your drinking, drink it as if its a can of soda or water, and each time you drink do this religiously, its the only way you can limit you usage without quitting. Good luck girl.

Answer 4

Cause you like the feel of it

so do i but eh you must stop!

Answer 5

i would rather have a bottle in front of me rather than a frontal lombotamy

Answer 6

Alcoholic is just a word invented by prude people to judge drinkers.

I drink almost a six pack of beer a night, sometimes more. I think I understand your point.

You may be a bit young to be drinking... but if it's legal where you live... it sounds like you don't have the tendency to get violent so maybe it's ok. Just be careful about sexual encounters as well.

Answer 7

i don't know about being an alchee but you just like  getting juiced If I drink too fast I just puke

Answer 8

ur body has gotten used to alchol

Answer 9

Yes I would think you are either an alcoholic now or you are on the fast track to becoming one.

First of all, you said both sides of your family have/had problems with alcohol, so it is probably genetic.

Trust me, you may feel crappy if you don't drink at night, but honestly, if you can get over the need to have a drink everynight then you will feel so much better.

You have already said you CAN live without it, so there you go.  Just replace the alcohol with something else, like your favorite kind of soda or som eother beverage you enjoy.

...And if your drunk then think of what might happen, you might hop behind the wheel sometime and ruin your life and someone elses.

If you can quit now then you can live a better life later.  if you have a family one day you can be such a better parent to them and be a better partner for your spouse.

You say your going to college, think of how much better you will do on your work and you will enjoy college much more.

Stopping cold turkey isn't the way to go, just cut back more and more each time you drink.  It won't be easy, but if you can overcome this then it will give you the strength to overcome other struggles and challenges you might face later in your life.

One more thing, you really aren't missing anything by not having a drink, you are doing better for yourself and those around you.

Hope I helped....

                  Good luck.

Answer 10

About to be an alcoholic? You are all ready there.  Your words about not stopping until your drunk, doens't matter how fast.

Get into a program before it's too late.

Hi, my name is Bill.

Answer 11

You are on the road to alcoholism, and really risking messing up your life, not to mention possibly messing up someone else's.An arrrest or DWI can ruin your chances of getting into or staying in a good college. It can ruin your credit.I have a friend who was in the car w/ someone driving drunk & she is totally paralyzed. Totally.Talk an adult that you trust about your drinking problem. Get the help that you deserve.

Answer 12

From your description, you meet the criteria of an alcoholic.  It sounds like you're motivated to go to college, it would be great to get professional help and get your addiction under control.  You have a bright future ahead of you, but alcohol can play a huge factor in hindering your growth.  Good luck!

Answer 13

Because you have an addiction.  Accept the problem and do something about it.

Answer 14

Hookup with mary jane and you will never go back!!!