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writes: The problem is, that I think I have a drink problem and it's starting to affect my social life. It's just at weekends I go out, and once I start drinking I get silly and start downing shots and pints which I can't handle!! I really drink too much so much so that after a few hours I can't walk or stand up and I wake up the next morning with no memory of how I got home and I have strange men phoning me saying I gave them my number but I have no clue who they are! I leave my friends and wander off etc... it's becoming obvious now that they are starting to not invite me out! I can understand because they don't want to have to look after me all night. My friends aren't big drinkers and never get in the states I get myself in! but once i've had a few, no matter what I intend, I always end up in these states! Is there anything I can do to prevent it? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 May 2005): You may find it's the shots that are hurting you. I gave up shots a few years back. Promise yourself next time you go out to stick to bottles of beer or glasses of wine. If anyone tries to buy you a shot just tell them you don't drink shots and they will be wasting their money. Good luck.
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reader, Bev Conolly  +, writes (29 May 2005):
 Yes, you do have a drinking problem. In fact, you sound borderline alcoholic to me, as you have described yourself as having some of the classic signs of acute - as distinct from chronic - alcohol abuse (blackouts, inability to control the quantity you drink, worrying about your own drinking).This isn't just a cute manifestation of "party-girl syndrome", either. You could be wrecking your health and taking some serious risks. Have you considered that when you're in this kind of condition you could be robbed, raped, beaten up or worse? If you can't remember how you got home or what you did, or who you propositioned on the night, and if your friends aren't wanting to be around you when you drink, you're clearly on a slippery slope. How much worse do you want it to get before you get help? In case you think I'm just being personally judgemental, this is taken from HealthAuthority.com's site:"What are the Warning Signs of Alcohol Dependence?You may have a problem with alcohol if you answer yes to any of the following: *Drinking in the morning *Drinking alone *Drinking to feel socially comfortable *Drinking to the point of intoxication *Drinking that results in blackouts or memory loss *Drinking that results in injuries, accidents, or aggressive behavior *Drinking to deal with pressure or emotional problems *Getting drunk regularly *Using alcohol heavily in risky situations *Your professional or school work has suffered *You plan your day around drinking *You feel guilty about your drinkingIf you are concerned that you may have a drinking problem, discuss this with your physician or a mental health professional."From here, you may have determined that you have a problem with alcohol. You may be able to kick it alone, particularly if this is a recent development. Maybe the answer is simply to stop drinking when you go out. You don't HAVE TO drink, you know... Coke is nice when people around you are having alcohol. So is a lemon squash. Or mineral water.I suspect that you start drinking because you're uncomfortable in social situations, and because you feel that a drink (or 12) helps you loosen up. Yes, it does that, but it's also putting your person and your health at risk.There are lots of organisations and programs for problem drinkers, but nobody can help you until you're ready to be helped. Maybe it's time to ask yourself if you're ready.
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