kosman

i drink 4cans of san miguel lager every night and have done for a while,would you think i had a problem? i think its not that much but a few people have commented on it at home,i'll try cutting down but i thought that was reasonable amount.

could this be considered mild alcholism? (sp)

any advice?

Rhys

Prob more than the average amount. But aslong as you dont feel the need to do it, then your not an alocholic.

Fiddy

As above, if you feel like you have to have it, rather than want to have it, thats an addiction, if you can take it or leave it, you just enjoy a few cans, but on a regular basis.

Mike C

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I would seriously consider cutting down as it can't be good for you!

But as long as you're not dependent on it, or it has an adverse effect on your personality then I can't see how it can be considered alcoholism.

kosman

thats what i wanted to hear,didnt think i had a problem but wanted 2nd opinion

TurboShed

4 cans a night is not too much to worry about IMO. It's only weak beer, 5% or whatever, it's not that much alcohol or money.

Fiddy

Wey try and have a few nights off, see if you crave it, if not, its happy days fella.

Alan_D

Are you doing it for a reason, i.e, to feel better about a shit situation? Think that's when it becomes a problem.

Dangerous Malcolm..

Precisely! Stop for a week, see how you feel.


I have a couple of beers most nights, it relaxes me nicely.

fuzzy

if you drink them to escape from the dull tediousness, general drudgery and pain of life then you have a problem. if not you dont.

col cos1

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i keg from thu-sun every week,have i got a problem? lol

orionmojo

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What i was going to say. if you can do 3 or 4 days without really wanting it (habit is different, but just as tempting) then you'll be ok. its not a great deal. if you slip to 5 a night cos its not having the same effect then start asking yourself questions.

kosman

yeah its a habit,shop for 4cans and a bag of prk scratchings every night,it is hard to not go and buy some,and ive fell into a routine like,when i have my tea,i think this would taste better with a beer and so-on.

kosman

dont think ill manage a week

Lee Reynolds

I used to do this, not san miguel though as its not nice, lol, but i did used to have around 3 or 4 beers a night then more at weekend, didnt rely on it, just enjoyed it, but i stopped as i though it aint doing me any good!

XRT_si

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In a similar position, drink 3/4 cans of Kronenbourg every night, don't exactly depend on it, just become habit really.

Spent the odd night without so not worrying too much about addiction, just what its doing to my liver especially after a big weekend!

boothy

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You have a drink problem,you only have one mouth

Rich_bloor

Ive got a Carlsberg Draught Master comming soon, im so excited !!!

kosman

san miguel not nice???? tis the amber nectar

kosman

very true,must drink faster

Fudgey

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i drink a few cans most night, but usually carling or fosters as its cheap lol

not really to get pissed as 4 cans of 4% lager does nothing. 5% beer does tho lol.

i drink it as i like the taste, the wife thinks im an alci etc.. but she doesnt really drink that often or that much...

i did buy some bottles of cobra alcohol free beer, and she thought it was normal lager but when she seen the bottles she was like, oh, so why did you buy that. i sai i like the taste, and its not to get pissed. but the stuff is fuking horrid and i gave the rest away

i also drive for a living so cant get shitfaced on scrumpy every night, plus i hate having a hangover.

i dont really think its a problem if its only a few cans of lowish % beer. but if you find yourself on the duval every night, then you might have issues

pete mcrash

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why only 4...???..............

bigchez

That's pretty seriously unhealthy mate! pork scratchings make donner kebabs look like health food.

Go running 3 times a week and you will look and feel a lot healthier, I guarantee it.

CossieRich

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easy way to tell if there is a problem brewing is to have 3 cans a night for 2 weeks. If you find yourself itching to have a 4th then you have a problem IMO.

escos-jim

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Don't forget if they are standard 440ml cans then that is only 3 pints a night. A pint in the pub should 568ml.

2 cans a night of 4% lager is bang on the governments limit of whats deemed safe..... just check how many units your having a night and compare.

ballin

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Doesn't sound too much at all, and wouldn't say that amount is bad for you either really.

Lee Ivatt

iTrader: (1)

Anyone who is desperate to drink san miguel is desperate and must be an addict!

Seriously tho cut down, it is not good for your body at all, quick track to a heart attack especially with them pork scratchings every night.

Turner RS

If your on the 440ml cans then your consuming around 9 units everynight, deemed safe is 4 units for a male (but 6 units is safe, apparently this was going to be the figure but was turned down to 4 as 6 can get many very tipsy! ) As for the 9 units you are under the quota for getting withdrawal symptoms from stopping, 10 - 12 units daily is where it starts to get dodgy and more than that you got serious issues lol.

TurboShed

You heard the man.

cabrio zo

People don't understand its not the amount you drink that makes you an alcoholic, you don't have to be jobless and completely wrecked down the park on 2 bottles of vody everyday, its if you can't go a day without consuming alcohol, your alcohol dependant.

Then a lot of people 'wind down' with a glass of wine or pint of beer as matter of course everyday after work, I think moderation is key as with everything.
Four can is too much according to recommend 'safe' amount of units

Z

DazS1Turbo

Im usually a 4 can a night man sometimes less though and have been for years and years

I do worry about my insides though but i could get killed by a bus tonight so i'll enjoy what i enjoy it's not hurting anyone

AlexF

I think thats your answer - you have a problem

escos-jim

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a problem shared is a problem halved!!!......... so get yorself down the pub with ya mates

DanCossie

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i normally drink a bottle of wine a night...normally 2 glasses with dinner and then think sod it i will finish the bottle off lol

AlexF

Your facebook profile makes sence now

DanCossie

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Thrush

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What a load of toss You don't have to feel that you "need" it or "crave" it to be an alcoholic

Friend of mine was an alcoholic for several years, and he never once felt like it "needed" or "craved" anything. He just preferred to be pissed than sober. Simple as that. Alcohol loosens inhibitions, and lubricates self-consciousness. Some people prefer to be even just slightly inebriated to feel more comfortable, and some prefer to spend their time in a full blown stupor. Nothing to do with needing - and all to do with wanting!

I'm addicted to smoking - but I don't ever feel that I NEED a nicotine hit. But I WANT to smoke. Big difference.

cabrio zo

But do you WANT to cos you NEED to?

Z

madsi

christ mate you want to see what i drink a day ha ha so no you dont have a problem

TurboShed

I thought that was the reason it existed