If somone has a family history of alcoholism, drinks daily, but is never violent when drinking?

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redskinschicknc	Not all alcoholic are violent. However, just because some one drinks everyday doesn't classify them as and alcoholic either. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kimberly W	i know how u feel i would say yes but they know when to stop before they get drunk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shopaholic Chick	YES - all alcoholics are not violent - my grandmother was an alcoholic - she was never violent people drink to dull thier emotions - hence the emotional unavailablilty - tell this person what you feel - and see if they want to stop drinking - people can only stop if they WANT to - if they do not want to stop, i recommend you distance yourself from them - for your own sake. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Karen	A big sign...And yes the only difference between a drunk and an alcoholic is that an alcoholic will admit they have a drinking problem. :-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mercedeshoff	I think alcoholism is defined by the amount of alcohol you drink. so if he drinks one glas a day he is not, if he drinks more than 4 he officially is. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jen S	Yes, if u can't stop drinking for long periods of time, then u can very well be an alcoholic. I come from a full family of alcoholics, and I can't stand drinking, the kids in our family never drink, we just look at our parents. U might be a drunk that lectures instead of being violent. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mintjulip	Yes they are considered alcoholic. It can be but there are many signs , i suggest you speak to your GP. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

celine8388	A person that drinks even just one drink a day is an alcoholic...Alot of people drink cause its to fill a void in their lives...some drink cause they just like to drink ..and others ....are so addicted they have a hard time stopping. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

T2Step	Yes! Drinking daily and not being able to go a day without drinking is a sign of alcoholism. Not all alcoholics are violent. It still is not a good thing! Drinking every day damages your liver among other vital organs and can eventually kill you. As for emotional unavailability, that could just be the personality of the person, or it could be the alcohol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Theresa L	just because acts of rage don't come with the drinking doesn't mean your not addicted I am a person of recovery and if you drink to more then socially then you to might be a addicted soul Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kelly V	YES. ANY ONE THAT CANNOT FUNCTION WITHOUT A DRINK , OR A CIGARETTE OR TACO BELL IS ADDICTED . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

barbosa_art	my family has a history of alcoholism. I drink on the weekends. but I drink to get drunk. I am a happy drunk and very lovable. I don't consider myslef an alcoholic because alcoholics drink their problems away and they drink in the middle of the day. Emotional unavailability could be a sign of alcoholism. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jaike	Yes. You just described me to a tee. Good work! ;) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SBean_29	There are numerous signs of alcoholism and yes, emotional unavailability is one of them. I think alcholism is most actively defined when their drinking inhibits them from a normal and healthy life. If this person has a history, their chances of becomming an alcholic are greater. If they never get drunk, act out, miss work, abuse people...then chances are, they have a pretty good grip...but that can always change... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pretty Hot and Tempting	Yes to both your Q's. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kja63	Yes, that person could definately be an alcoholic. And to answer your other question, yes, emotional unavailability can be a sign of alcoholism. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LuvPinkPuffies	Yes, they still are an alcoholic, but at least their not nasty. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

¤§wεε†¤β£οnδ¤ρξRK¥¤	A drunk is a drunk violent or not. don't get me started. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

creativereading	That person is an alcoholic. Not all alcoholics are violent. There is also what is called a functioning alcoholic. A functioning alcoholic doesn't even have to drink everyday, but does drink often. Many young adults are functioning alcoholics. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

princess	yes I have known alcoholics who weren't violent when drunk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	alcoholism is alcoholism. justifying it doesn't make it go away. people always tend to minimize there drinking by saying, i never do this.....or i never do that.......i'm not homeless.......i'm still have my job.........etc etc. the alcohol is numbing out everything so the person doesn't see what is really going on in there lives. emotionaly unavailable is a sign that the drinking is numbing the feeling to a point of oblivion. a person doesn't have to be violent or lose everything to be an alocholic. a family history tells you that the alcoholism is a taught pattern that is being handed down as a way to deal with life issues. chances are part of that pattern is not being taught about feelings.....why the unavailability....not being able to even identify what feelings the person is having. skid row is just a space between the ears.....alcolism has no address.....with out the people the street is just another street. there can be a skid row on beverly hills. i've seen doctors, lawyers, street people, mothers, elderly, teen agers.....all races come into get treated for alcoholism and drug addiction...might of guessed.......i'm an addictions counsellor....who is a recovering alcoholic and addict Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	possible, the drinking daily part is a sure sign Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jchas64651	If you have to question weather you are an alcoholic maybe they are go to the world website for alcohlics anonymous http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_information_aa.cfm Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Surfgirl2go	What happens when the person doesn't have a daily drink? Can they function without drinking. Violence is not a sign of alcoholism just a problem with some drunks and the way alcohol affects them. Emotional instability is also not necessarily a sign of alcoholism. If they can't be without a drink and have to drink frequently is more likely a sign of possible addiction to alcohol. Family history and genetics play a big role in a person's potential to become alcoholic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cyanne2ak	Yes indeed they could be, and probably ARE an alcoholic. Drunkenness and violence, though side effects of alcoholism, do not define the disease itself. For more information please contact your local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kurticus1024	Yes , that person could be an alcoholic but not necesarily. Yes, emotional unavailability could be a sign of alcoholism. Does the person have to have a drink or not? Thats probably the the definition of alcoholism. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oohhbother	You are describing a person who may have an alcohol abuse problem. Some of the problems linked to alcohol abuse include not being able to meet work, school, or family responsibilities; drunk-driving arrests and car crashes; and drinking-related medical conditions. Alcoholism has more symptoms, such as physical craving when alcohol is withdrawn loss of control once drinking has begun physical dependence leading to withdrawal symptoms tolerance leading to a need for greater and greater amounts of alcohol to achieve the same result Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dumplingmuffin	yes daily consumption of alcohol is alcholism, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dawn A	yes if you need even just one alcoholic beverage a day it is considered that you are an alcoholic. not everyone gets nasty or violent from getting drunk that depends more on the person's state of mind and personality. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Verdas	is up to him, i am one but i am also crazy as fuuk.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Imaka	That person could definitely be an alcoholic. One of the most likely predictors of alcoholism is a family history of alcoholism. And anyone who needs to drink daily is an alcoholic, whether they are able to admit it or not. Emotional unavailability is one of the characteristics of alcoholism. Here are some links that may help you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No