Dependant on alcohol
If you drink a lot your body gets used to alcohol and starts to rely on it. This is called becoming tolerant to alcohol. If there is a history of addiction in the family, you are also more at risk of becoming addicted.
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If you are 16-24 and drink regularly then you are in the highest risk group for becoming mildly dependant. Everybody is unique and some will become tolerant to alcohol easier than others.
Check out these warning signs and contact a help organisation if it sounds like you:
- You regularly drink more than the recommended amount (A pint is two standard drinks and a measure of spirits is 1.5 standard drinks. A glass of wine or beer is one standard drink. Men shouldn't drink more that 21 standard drinks a week and women shouldn't drink more than 14 standard drinks spread out over the week with some alcohol free days.)
- You often binge drink (when you have six or more drinks at one time).
- You regularly get drunk at times when you should stay sober (such as family celebrations or important occasions).
- You often have to take time off work because of hangovers.
- You tend to get into trouble when drunk, maybe having accidents, fighting or arguing.
- You spend more than you can afford on alcohol.
- You've started drinking in secret.
- You often feel like you NEED a drink.
- Your friends often tell you that you drink too much.
- If you, a friend or a family member drink a lot regularly and you think you’ve got a problem then there are organisations that offer advice and help. Al-Ateen and Al-Anon offer support for people whose lives have been or are being affected by alcohol problems.
See the help section for supportive information and contacts details of support organisations.
