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Well, specialists have long hypothesized that there is a huge difference between "heavy drinkers" (usually in their teens/20s and who quit) and "alcoholics". H
by jnbiche 10y ago
Well, specialists have long hypothesized that there is a huge difference between "heavy drinkers" (usually in their teens/20s and who quit) and "alcoholics". Heavy drinkers usually overimbibe as part of their social circle (fraternities, etc.) whereas budding alcoholics are the ones drinking alone at home in their teens/20s.
- labrador 10y agoThere is definitely a certain class of heavy drinker that isn't a real alcoholic. Some people just like the effect, but get tired of it.
- pmoriarty 10y agoWhile it's sometimes nice to have a label, I'm not sure how productive it is if people disagree about its definition. I think it's more productive to ask if alcohol is having a serious negative effect on your life or others. If so, you've got a serious problem. If you've tried to deal with the problem on your own and failed, then you need help.