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Old 08-15-2009, 06:03 AM
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tjp613
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Recently I took some alcohol related tests/quizzes and was shocked to find out that I am considered a "HEAVY" drinker at 10 glasses of wine/week and only 9% of the population drink that much or more! (It is recommended by the NIH that women have no more than 7 drinks per week; men can have 14). I have 1-2 glasses while cooking dinner, then no more.

I was also shocked on another quiz to learn that I am in the "middle stage" of "problem drinking".

Recently my son came home from rehab and we cleared out all alcohol from the house and I abstained. It was much harder than I thought it would be. That was also shocking.

Run yourself thru a few of these tests and see how you do. If you do find indications that you are a "problem drinker" at least be glad that you are being made aware now, rather than much much later when there is nothing but devastation all around you!!
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