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10-31-2012, 10:13 AM

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daniell

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Hello

Hi everyone I'm Dan 30 from England and I have an alcohol problem. 3 bottles of wine a week. Drink each one within an hour.

10-31-2012, 11:37 AM

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FreeFall

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Hi Dan, Welcome to SR! Glad you found it earlier than I did. Helping yourself at 30 is bound to be easier than waiting until your 50s. You're not alone, and you will find help and support here

10-31-2012, 11:39 AM

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FamilyMan2153

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Welcome. You are not alone. Keep reading and keep posting about your struggles and victories.

10-31-2012, 01:24 PM

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hypochondriac

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Welcome to SR Dan

10-31-2012, 02:27 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome Dan

You'll find a ton of support here

10-31-2012, 02:29 PM

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heath480

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Welcome to SR dan.Glad you are here.

11-01-2012, 11:30 AM

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daniell

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Hey thanks for the warm welcome

11-01-2012, 11:40 AM

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unclebigs

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Is 3 bottles per week really a problem? Lots of people here had 3 bottles per night.

11-01-2012, 11:45 AM

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KitKat7575

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Hi Dan....I'm new today

Day 24 sober. I was drinking nearly 3 bottles a night!!!! :/
Wishing you all the very best

11-01-2012, 11:45 AM

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bloss

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Welcome to SR, This place is so helpful, has been a lifesaver to me...

11-01-2012, 11:45 AM

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doggonecarl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by unclebigs

Is 3 bottles per week really a problem? Lots of people here had 3 bottles per night.

It isn't about how much someone drinks. To even raise the possibility that a problem with alcohol can be measured, by volume of intake, is misleading to any newcomer seeking help here.

Unclebigs, I hope you take the time to read the posts here and educate yourself about alcoholism.

11-01-2012, 11:46 AM

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PippoRossi

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Welcome, Dan. Glad you're here!

11-01-2012, 11:48 AM

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PippoRossi

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I agree with Carl. I have discovered that once you start thinking you have a problem, you probably do.

11-01-2012, 11:49 AM

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unclebigs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by doggonecarl

Quantity of alcohol does matter. Alcoholism is characterized by a progressive uncontrollable urge to drink that leads to significant problems in a persons life. Is 1 beer per week considered Alcoholism? Obviously no.

11-01-2012, 11:50 AM

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PaperDolls

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Quote:

Originally Posted by doggonecarl

It isn't about how much someone drinks. To even raise the possibility that a problem with alcohol can be measured, by volume of intake, is misleading to any newcomer seeking help here.

What Carl said needs to be repeated.....so I repeated it.

Welcome to SR Daniel!

11-01-2012, 11:51 AM

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PaperDolls

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Alcohol is a problem in one's life if it's causing them problems ..... even if they drink one beer a week and yet despite the problems, they continue to drink.

11-01-2012, 11:54 AM

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PippoRossi

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Unclebigs ~ Dan mentioned when he drinks, he consumes 1 bottle of wine in 1 hour. That sounds like a lot to me and something that he is legitimately concerned about.

11-01-2012, 11:55 AM

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SoberForMySon

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If he is concerned and it's causing him problems, then it's a problem.

11-01-2012, 11:57 AM

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healthylife87

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Unclebigs- Adding on to what others have said, maybe Dan doesn't drink as much as some people on here and neither did I, but we both realized it was starting to become a problem and want to stop it before it gets worse. Nothing wrong with that. Welcome Dan!