If I drink a bottle of wine on my own every week am I an alcoholic?

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maggiejones999	See how long you can go for without drinking that bottle of wine. If it's less than a week, then you have dependency on alcohol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

robbie64	May I have a glass? I love wine, and could drink a whole bottle in one sitting!!! mmmmmm!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

zookeeper	probably not, try not doing it for a week. As long as your drinking isn't affecting your life or those around you, you are probably fine as long as you don't increase the amount you are drinking. If you have a friend or loved one commenting on your drinking try stopping for a while to alleviate their worries. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

byebye	no enjoy it,but if you want someone to help you Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

littlebethan	An alcoholic isn't defined as someone 'who drinks loads of alcohol', it is someone who is 'dependent on alcohol'. If you feel that you couldn't cope without this one bottle of wine a week then maybe you need some help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

REnate	All at once or a glass at a time? Don't think you are an alcoholic unless you sit down and drink the whole bottle yourself and do it to get drunk. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

valda54	yeesh, join the party Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JoJo	I drink on average a bottle of wine a week and I think its great. Some times it`s nice just to relax on your own and enjoy a glass. I would not consider myself or you an alcoholic. It`s just our treat time. Enjoy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

~FuN2bWitH~	Nope! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cactusone	no just bored. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LARA N	In response to Hailey D- if you are telling her not to make a habit out of it, and then tell her to make a 'schedule' of when she can and can't drink- then don't you think that woud be making it a habit? ANYWAY. To the women asking a question, it seems to me if you are posting about this on Yahoo Answers asking our opinions, you might be trying to justify what you already KNOW is a problem. Regardless of what anyone else thinks, you know you're limits (I HOPE! :) ), and if you feel that you are doing something wrong....stop. If you find in withdrawling that you are having problems doing so, then you have hit the nail on the head, and can solve what is bothering you. If you simply like a glass of wine now and then, by all means, have one- but don't use that as your crutch to enjoy a nice night in front of the TV. Good luck to you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rebel	thats not so bad,probably do you good. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Realist	no you're not. I drank 1+half bottles of scotch per day for15yrs. thats an alcoholic. I want my mid life back but its too late, its gone forever. I haven't touched a drop for five years and I'm happy to have survived with my health and family intact. NO...you are not alcholic, and a bottle of wine per week is under the 15 units per week guideline. Please keep it there, I know the agony too much can bring . Enjoy your wine, wish I could join you Cheers Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

elly	My question to you is: Can you live without having that couple of glasses of wine? A person with alcohol dependence: has a strong desire to drink alcohol, has difficulty controlling their use of alcohol, persistently uses alcohol despite being aware of the harmful effects, s hows increased tolerance for alcohol, and shows signs of withdrawal when without alcohol. Do you fit into the above? Check out this link - very informative! Hope helps! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

**~STEVIE~ ~B~**	No, but you might be if you drank one every day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mr nice guy	no just selfish learn to share your wine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

biohazardchik	Wine is supposed to be healthy for the heart. A half bottle per day is supposed to be the healthiest thing you can do. So its not a bad thing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tattoo Ted	Binge drinking has nothing to do with alcoholism (although obviously alcoholics binge drink). As with any addiction, it is your behaviour with the substance that is the issue. This general questionairre may help : http://www.renascent.ca/addiction/cage.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

A M	I think it depends on WHY you are drinking. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hailey D	Well, if it makes you happy, go for it! Just make sure it does not become habit. I would set out specific days to do it and how much to do it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweettinks	no if you drank everyday and had to have a drink then you would be an alcoholic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

robzilla1963	Nothing wrong with enjoying a glass or two of wine. Go to www.aa.org , take the test online to see if you are an alcoholic , I suspect your not. However ,if your are it is good the you found this out early before you ruined your life and the lives around you . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ilovemissduff	No, alcoholics drink like non stop my sister was one so I would know pretty much if ur an alcoholic ur drunk half the time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I'll i need is you	Ask yourself that question? Can you control the drinking. If you can't stop, and it has become a habit, it's almost as bad as smoking. I wouldn't say your an alcoholic, but I barely know you, so you have to make that decision i'm afraid by yourself Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Animal	No Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

herbal ashtray	no....god no. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chuckler	Hi Tinkerbelle, I am a recovering alcoholic(20 years sober). Do you have any other symptoms? For instance-Do you think about drinking at all? Is it affecting work, relationships? Can you stop for a long period of time-say 6 months. How does it make you feel doing without it? Can you take a drink and then stop and not have any more for a couple of days? Please email me if you want to ask me anything. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Transporter	That's a small glass a night with a night off. That's like calling me an astronaut when I loose off a few rockets in the back garden on Guy Fawkes Night! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

amri	if you are dependent on alcohol and cannot function normally...then thats when you have a problem.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Woody Black	Theres no amount that makes you an alchoholic - If you cant control it or its interfering with your life - Then your an alchoholic edit further to your Additional Details : No, I dont think you are. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr Frank	One bottle of wine a week is within the unit guidelines for a woman in a week. Just be careful it does not creep up! Cheers! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No