Addiction to Alcohol/Alcohol

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Expert: - 7/30/2009


Question
My boyfriend used to be an alcoholic. He is no longer that way and says he knows what types of alcohol to avoid. When he drinks, he does not act any different but I worry because he will start drinking as early as when he first wakes up in the morning. Usually he starts around 11am and will have anywhere from 4 to 8 beers until I get home from work at 5. He does this everyday and on the weekends he will drink sometimes a case of beer in one day. My question is, is this too much drinking, should I worry?


Answer

Beverley Glazer
Hi Kelly,

Just got back from vacation and found your question on alcohol.

To answer your question:
your boyfriend has a high tolerance to alcohol, but he is still an alcoholic. For an alcoholic, there is no such thing as what types of alcohol to avoid. All alcohol is alcohol.

Here is a link that can help you determine if there really is a problem.

http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com/alcohol-addiction.html


Your boyfriend drinks much too much on a daily basis and he is actually killing himself iinternally., He will deny this, but you have to stand firm because if you love him, he needs help.

Thank you for writing All Experts

All the best,

Beverley Glazer
http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com/alcohol-addiction.html

Beverley Glazer

Expertise

I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.

Experience

I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.

Organizations
NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals, CACCF Canadian Addiction Counselors Federation, CCA Canadian Counseling Association, For more information please see: http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com

Education/Credentials
BA Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, ICADC International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICAC International Clinical Addiction Counselor, CGC Certified Gambling Counselor.

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