Chilledice

Would it be considered a relapse if I went and bought non alcoholic beer? I havnt bought any in yet just want your guys opinions .

SoberLeigh

I honestly don't know; I guess it wouldn't be a relapse if there is no alcohol involved. I like beer but wine was my demon; if I had something that tasted like wine (even if NA), I suspect that I would be triggered; I wouldn't want to risk it.

changeiscoming

I have heard two views on this. Some people say that it is fine and other people feel it might be a trigger to drinking. I have gone to parties and had non alcoholic beer. It does not make me want to drink and I do not obsess over the next one and think about nothing but drinking non alcoholic beer. I do not consider it a relapse. To me it goes back to using wine or vanilla extract in cooking. Both contain alcohol but are not going to make me go back out there. I do not however eat cakes that are soaked in rum because that makes me feel really weird.

doggonecarl

I don't think so. But with all the non alcoholic choices available, why would you choose to drink something that resembles an alcoholic beverage?

It may not be a relapse, but ask yourself, are you edging toward one? Are you hoping NA beer will fill some void that drinking filled?

jezza

Most non alcoholic beers contain a small amount of alcohol. I think it's about 0.05%. The only one which is truly alcohol free is Cobra. Believe me I have gone down this route in the past & always ended up drinking again... Gave me a false sense of security.. Is it a relapse?? In my case with the normal non alcoholic beer it was.. Wouldn't recommend it but hey we are all different.

PurpleKnight

Depends on what alcohol is in it, some have trace amounts!!

But in all honesty with the vast choice of other things to have, fruit juices, flavoured teas etc, it personally doesn't appeal to me.

Notmyrealname

I would not consider it a relapse. Having a "near-beer" with no intention of or success at achieving intoxication isn't what I consider consumption. But -- reigniting a taste for beer is probably unwise if your grip on sobriety is anywhere close to tenuous.

(People sometimes seem to be in a rush to rock the boat, I have not yet understood the attraction. At almost a year since I had a drink, I still try to avoid anything that looks like it might present a relapse risk situation. There are no style points to be had in sobriety. Solid, plain, vanilla, reliable, no-surprises -- yes please!)

Aellyce

I would ask yourself, are you setting you up for a temptation?

Chilledice

I think for now it would be too risky as im only 23 days in sobriety, was just wondering that's all Thanks for the input guys!

ScottFromWI

NA beer is frequently discussed here, but I think you just answered your own question!

Cowgirlie

Interesting question!
They taste revolting in my opinion anyway lol.

FeelingGreat

No alcohol, no relapse. Only you can decide if it sets you up for the real thing though.

Chilledice

LOL I mix them with lemonade ohhhhhh man beautiful! But im only 23 days in so il leave them for now