How much different are Alcoholics who drink just Beer or both.

**Extra Innings** · 05-21-11, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

I read Steltyhy's thread earlier and started to wonder about things. I stopped drinking liquor about 6 years ago. I still drink alot but only BEER. Every once in a blue moon I might drink wine or a small mixed drink. NEVER shots or straight liquor. I think I made the decision for some selfish reasons and just have never changed. I tried to convince myself since both my grandfathers were alcoholics and drank a ton of liquor I wouldn't go down that path. I also felt more in control of myself no matter how many beers I drink. When I was younger and drank liquor I would get out of control. I know you can become and Alcoholic just by drinking beer? My question is it harder to become an alcoholic only drinking beer. I know at this point in time I drink BECAUSE I WANT TO not because I need to. Is this something that gets worse over time even just with beer?
Thoughts?

Matt

I think alcohol is alcohol. You appeared to carry yourself well at the bash and make good decisions. I think drinking becomes a problem when you start questioning it. If youre showing up to work loaded, getting into fights with the wife when your drinking, etc. then you have a problem.

**minet123** · 05-21-11, 12:20 AM

NO
I was in rehab # 3 with a guy who drank just beer and less than a case a day and his life was unmanageable

**onetrickpony** · 05-21-11, 12:21 AM

its all mental, guys u need mental toughness

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:23 AM

less than a case a day???

ok then I am alright I by a case a costco once a month for the house, I had a few cans from the beach.

When I got to watch the games I used to drink 4-6 12 ounce beers. Now cause I am TRYING TO lose weight I only drink 2 or 3.

I also switched from any light beer, ULTRA, BUD light, coors etc etc to Yuengling because it seemed not to go down as easy and made me drink less of them.

**JuicedUp** · 05-21-11, 12:24 AM

Yuengling is good for the soul LV. No worries.

**compaqDikk** · 05-21-11, 12:26 AM

be sophistacted like JJ and drink brandy and hot tea

**Extra Innings** · 05-21-11, 12:29 AM

I drink 16-24 in one sitting. I had 53 at the last bash over 2 days. I only do this 6 times a year.

**Cuse0323** · 05-21-11, 12:29 AM

I think it's a bit different when you're only drinking beer but it can end up just as bad, just may take longer. For me, when I was on the liquor it was a lot worse than now where I only drink wine and beer. When you're an alcoholic, you drink all day everyday so with liquor it gets really bad quick.

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by compaqDikk

be sophistacted like JJ and drink brandy and hot tea

WITH an 800 dollar tiger skin blanket and you will be the shit!

**minet123** · 05-21-11, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

less than a case a day???

ok then I am alright I by a case a costco once a month for the house, I had a few cans from the beach.

When I got to watch the games I used to drink 4-6 12 ounce beers. Now cause I am TRYING TO lose weight I only drink 2 or 3.

I also switched from any light beer, ULTRA, BUD light, coors etc etc to Yuengling because it seemed not to go down as easy and made me drink less of them.

It's real simple LV
throw all those pamphlets away and answer this question honestly
"Is Alcohol the problem or is Alcohol a symptom of the problem" ?

**Cuse0323** · 05-21-11, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

less than a case a day???

ok then I am alright I by a case a costco once a month for the house, I had a few cans from the beach.

When I got to watch the games I used to drink 4-6 12 ounce beers. Now cause I am TRYING TO lose weight I only drink 2 or 3.

I also switched from any light beer, ULTRA, BUD light, coors etc etc to Yuengling because it seemed not to go down as easy and made me drink less of them.

Well shit, you're fine man.

**mmike032** · 05-21-11, 12:33 AM

doesnt matter, just a different drunk
I wake up drunk off a night of JD, but just a hangover from 12 beers or so....
but after 12 beers i start on the JD

**topgame85** · 05-21-11, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by JuicedUp

Yuengling is good for the soul LV. No worries.

Drink that lagerrrrrrrrrrrr

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:33 AM

I still got to watch myself cuse, both grandfather were Alcoholics so it plays a role in my thought process.

EI you are kidding right? I couldnt drink that many beers if I tried?

Three weeks ago at my family reunion I drink 10 Yuenglings and was buzzed and fell asleep.

**mmike032** · 05-21-11, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by minet123

It's real simple LV
throw all those pamphlets away and answer this question honestly
"Is Alcohol the problem or is Alcohol a symptom of the problem" ?

has you life become unmanagable?

are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?... and all those cliches AA slams into your head

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:35 AM

My good friend can not drink at all because of a legal issue (Judges order). Thing is he still smokes cigs and drinks a ton of soda. When we go out at night. The next day he will tell me he woke up with a hangover???

He started wondering was it the Bourbon or the coke actually giving him the hangover or the cigs???

Wierd!

**Cuse0323** · 05-21-11, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

I still got to watch myself cuse, both grandfather were Alcoholics so it plays a role in my thought process. EI you are kidding right? I couldnt drink that many beers if I tried? Three weeks ago at my family reunion I drink 10 Yuenglings and was buzzed and fell asleep.

I hear ya, majority of my family are and my pops died from it. It's good that you're worried about it.

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by mmike032

has you life become unmanagable?

are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?... and all those cliches AA slams into your head

No Mike not at all, work is the one true stress in my life, I would consider sports and SBR as a relief more than alcohol.

**flyingillini** · 05-21-11, 12:37 AM

I could easily never drink another sip of alcohol in my life, that would be very easy. I could never stop doing toot or Molly though... That is my thing and I will always do that.

**BetterBizness** · 05-21-11, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

Every once in a blue moon

So you drink Blue Moon?

**mmike032** · 05-21-11, 12:39 AM

I heart molly but she left me a few yrs ago, havent seen her since

**lakerboy** · 05-21-11, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by flyingillini

I could easily never drink another sip of alcohol in my life, that would be very easy. I could never stop doing toot or Molly though... That is my thing and I will always do that.

Have we heard this before?

**flyingillini** · 05-21-11, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Have we heard this before?

Probably

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by flyingillini

I could easily never drink another sip of alcohol in my life, that would be very easy. I could never stop doing toot or Molly though... That is my thing and I will always do that.

To each their own, of course I am limited on what I can do. I feel what someone does in the privacy of their house as long as it does not involve or directly effect a minor is their private business.

I have always wondered if I didnt become a police officer if that would have been my thing. I think no because I hate smoke an cigs so weed would be no for sure and the other stuff I was so scared of it as a kid I do not think I would do it.

**flyingillini** · 05-21-11, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

To each their own, of course I am limited on what I can do. I feel what someone does in the privacy of their house as long as it does not involve or directly effect a minor is their private business.

I have always wondered if I didnt become a police officer if that would have been my thing. I think no because I hate smoke an cigs so weed would be no for sure and the other stuff I was so scared of it as a kid I do not think I would do it.

I feel the same way, I have never smoked a cigarette in my life but smoked weed for many years. I just don't get a kick out of weed anymore, doesn't do the trick. Just give me some toot and I am good to go.. Molly, 20x a year and I am set.

**LVBOUND** · 05-21-11, 12:46 AM

Is it even right for me to comment on this thread anymore now that I just popped another Yuengling?

**THE PROFIT** · 05-21-11, 12:51 AM

I used to drink a lot. I could see that I could have easily been an alcoholic. It was controlling my life in a sense. I dont see if I had just been a beer drinker that it could have been that bad but I guess everyone is different.

I was a heavy whiskey drinker, then became a heavy vodka drinker which is worse because then you start putting vodka in every goddamn think you drink because it mixes. Then I just became a heavy drinker it didnt make a fuk what it was. I had to stop. I was out of control.

Ive never been a big drug user, rarely smoke pot, can count the times Ive snorted coke without taking my shoes off, but I love alcohol. I stopped cold turkey and didnt drink a drop for 9 months, not even a beer.

I then started drinking a beer or two but didnt drink any liquor for 2 years. Now when I drink liquor it about makes me sick & if I continue the hangover isnt worth it.

Everything in moderation fellas! As you get older you will realize that. Im a late bloomer I guess & it took me a lot of heartache to see it, but constant drinking is a nowhere road. You will lose 10x more than you will gain from it. It the most -EV thing that ever was

**mmike032** · 05-21-11, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by THE PROFIT

I used to drink a lot. I could see that I could have easily been an alcoholic. It was controlling my life in a sense. I dont see if I had just been a beer drinker that it could have been that bad but I guess everyone is different.

I was a heavy whiskey drinker, then became a heavy vodka drinker which is worse because then you start putting vodka in every goddamn think you drink because it mixes. Then I just became a heavy drinker it didnt make a fuk what it was. I had to stop. I was out of control.

Ive never been a big drug user, rarely smoke pot, can count the times Ive snorted coke without taking my shoes off, but I love alcohol. I stopped cold turkey and didnt drink a drop for 9 months, not even a beer.

I then started drinking a beer or two but didnt drink any liquor for 2 years. Now when I drink liquor it about makes me sick & if I continue the hangover isnt worth it.

Everything in moderation fellas! As you get older you will realize that. Im a late bloomer I guess & it took me a lot of heartache to see it, but constant drinking is a nowhere road. You will lose 10x more than you will gain from it. It the most -EV thing that ever was

doesnt make me sick but the hangovers hurt more than they used to

**THE PROFIT** · 05-21-11, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by mmike032

doesnt make me sick but the hangovers hurt more than they used to

cornbread & iced tea's took the place of pills & 90 proof

**flyingillini** · 05-21-11, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by THE PROFIT

cornbread & iced tea's took the place of pills & 90 proof

Love that song... One of my favorites.

**THE PROFIT** · 05-21-11, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by flyingillini

Love that song... One of my favorites.

**chemicalbrother** · 05-21-11, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by Extra Innings

I drink 16-24 in one sitting. I had 53 at the last bash over 2 days. I only do this 6 times a year.

alcoholics aren't counting.

53? i mean, were you taking notes?

**EmpireMaker** · 05-21-11, 02:20 AM

you can be just as much of an alcoholic drinking either one or both

**donnyguru** · 05-21-11, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by LVBOUND

My good friend can not drink at all because of a legal issue (Judges order). Thing is he still smokes cigs and drinks a ton of soda. When we go out at night. The next day he will tell me he woke up with a hangover???

He started wondering was it the Bourbon or the coke actually giving him the hangover or the cigs???

Wierd!

I used to smoke and drink pop every waking hour, and, yes, they will give you a headache. Especially if you amp up your usage like your friend. The sugar farks up your body chemistry (alcohol is a sugar, too).