Alcohol; when is it too much?

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When you call an artist that you met two times and tell him that you’ve been in love with him for over a year.
 
I do around 4-5 shots of tequila when I get home from work. I don’t get drunk, well, a little tipsy, but after I eat I am fine.
 
outfctrl said:
I do around 4-5 shots of tequila when I get home from work. I don’t get drunk, well, a little tipsy, but after I eat I am fine.
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I don’t get how anyone does tequila shots. that stuff tastes nasty. On the other hand, I can drink vodka shots all day.

4-5 in 5 minutes might start to be a bit much for me however, really upsetting my stomach.
 
I think if you drink to the point where you are hurting yourself or others, you’ve gone too far. Are you being rude or inconsiderate? Are not not picking up on social cues? Are you being loud and obnoxious? Are you neglecting your responsibilities? Embarrassing your spouse? Spending more money than you can afford? Are you feeling sick? As long as you’re not causing anyone pain or harm, I think you’re okay. There’s nothing wrong with going out and having a few drinks and having fun, as long as you’re not hurting anyone, including yourself.
 
oacevedo1 said:
In reading this and looking at the ref “Drunkeness” & “Gluttony”…my question is if condition is “alcoholic”-do I have to continue to confess? Are we to confess habitual offenses because of being alcoholic?
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If you are an alcoholic, you recognize the problem and should seek treatment to stop drinking.

My DH was an alcoholic and died from it. It was a painful death. So stop drinking, for the sake of your family and loved ones.
 
outfctrl said:
I do around 4-5 shots of tequila when I get home from work. I don’t get drunk, well, a little tipsy, but after I eat I am fine.
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4-5 shots…not a good thing, IMO. I do hope you are not driving anywhere after that, even after eating. Tipsy is drunk.
 
Catholic90 said:
4-5 shots…not a good thing, IMO. I do hope you are not driving anywhere after that, even after eating. Tipsy is drunk.
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Absolutely not. I ride a motorcycle too. I would never drink and drive or even drink and walk outside.
This is in the private of my home. 4-5 shots is not that much for a guy at 220 lbs, 6’-2" tall
 
4-5 shots seems like a lot.

In the alcohol safety program that I was involved with a few years ago, the guideline was that women of normal weight (110-115 pounds) are too drunk to drive after two drinks within the same hour, and that men of normal weight (130-140 pounds) are too drunk to drive after three drinks within the same hour.

More muscle absorbs alcohol more slowly, but more fat absorbs alcohol more quickly, so heavier people who have more fat will get drunk more quickly, but heavier people who are very muscular will get drunk more slowly.

People who weigh less than 100 pounds should not drink at all.

A “drink” was defined as one ounce of hard liquor, or four ounces of wine, or eight ounces of beer.
 
jmcrae said:
4-5 shots seems like a lot.

In the alcohol safety program that I was involved with a few years ago, the guideline was that women of normal weight (110-115 pounds) are too drunk to drive after two drinks within the same hour, and that men of normal weight (130-140 pounds) are too drunk to drive after three drinks within the same hour.

More muscle absorbs alcohol more slowly, but more fat absorbs alcohol more quickly, so heavier people who have more fat will get drunk more quickly, but heavier people who are very muscular will get drunk more slowly.

People who weigh less than 100 pounds should not drink at all.

A “drink” was defined as one ounce of hard liquor, or four ounces of wine, or eight ounces of beer.
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How are those normal weights? :confused: Maybe for very petite individuals… So I suppose that means “average” men/women can drink more than this? Exactly how old are these guidelines?

Still, I don’t see why a 95-pound female can’t enjoy a drink, either. It seems like an arbitrary cut-off. After one drink, her BAC is less than .03. Or is that not okay?

Websites like these are handy for calculating BAC:
1800duilaws.com/dui-resources/BAC-calculator.asp
 
OrangeOwl said:
How are those normal weights? :confused: Maybe for very petite individuals… So I suppose that means “average” men/women can drink more than this? Exactly how old are these guidelines?
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15 years, and they were assuming young adults not used to drinking. The program was for employees of a University campus pub.

If the patrons are eating something at the same time as drinking, that changes the numbers, too.

Is your 95 pound woman having her drink with dinner? That could make it as low as .03, but if she is coming from school and having a drink before going home for dinner, her BAC will be higher than that.
 
SMarie said:
I recently told my husband that he drinks too much. He didn’t take it well. He was drinking several drinks every night and I told him it was unhealthy and it bothered me. His response was, “I eat well, run 5 miles everyday, and put in a long day at work. Having some drinks each night is fine.”

He is a wonderful husband. I’m blessed to have him. But I believe I am right on this one. He has stopped having his weekday drinks claiming that I’m a nag, and is now giving me the silent treatment. He doesn’t want to discuss it either.

How should I approach this? I don’t want to seem like a nag!
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Well, I would say " You aren’t his Mother and he is a big boy" As long as he doesn’t abuse you or it affects your marriage, let it be. Why start an argument?
 
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