How would you define alcoholism?

[Fabricio A]

I'm 26 yrs old, I've been bartending for about 5 yrs now, don't think i'm gonna be doing it for a lot longer, but sometimes i pop this question in my head... what are the chances of ME becoming an alcoholic? I do shots with customers at work and all... but how would you define an alcoholic bartender?

[Bacardifreak]

an alcoholic will seek any means to pursue the poison. if you can go to bed without thinking about taking a drink, don't worry. in fact, quit while you're ahead.

[Wandusa]

Anyone who drinks more than me!

[robertdihno]

dependent on alchohol. Alchohol is only a symptom of other problems that a person has whether mental or emotional. I am an alchoholic.. I drink to forget that i live 3000 miles away from my familiy and that I'm going to be a fuckin cellist in 5 years.. and i want to forget about high school... what do you want to cover up?

[Woman_Tamer]

Alcoholism is such a vague term. Whether you drink 1 drink a day or 1 bottle a day, you and I are alcoholics. The main differentiation for me is that alcoholics go to meetings and I just go to the bar. Good times!!!

[danofu]

Well let me start by saying I used to be one!!!! lol withdrawel and tolerance are the two most important individual factors to assess your status as an abuser or an addict but you also want to look at other social factors like the people around you or the occupational choice as a pattern of enabling. I also have a degree in Psychology so I know a bit about this stuff. Take your money and run!!!!!! The bar business will eat you alive if you let it. Good luck my friend!

[freesumpin]

The 20 Questions ::Take this test to help you decide you are an alcoholic.Answer YES or NO to the following questions ::1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking?2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?4. Is your drinking affecting your reputation?5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?6. Have you ever got into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare?9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking?10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time?11. Do you want a drink the next morning?12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?15. Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble?16. Do you drink alone?17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution because of drinking?What's your score?If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.If you have answered YES to any two, the chances are that you are an alcoholic.If you answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.