how does one tell if they are getting addicted to alcohol

[ichy]

IMO the best definition of alcoholism is the inability to have just one drink.

 

[highland145]

IMO the best definition of alcoholism is the inability to have just one drink.

Why have just one? .....Oops.

 

[Baked]

When you make jello shots for the whole crew, and eat it all by yourself before the party starts.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

Lack of control. Went to the bar for two drinks and leave smashed.

That doesn't mean you're an alchy.

 

[surfsatwerk]

That doesn't mean you're an alchy.

You're suggesting that a lack of control over your drinking is normal?

Classic hallmarks of addiction include: impaired control over substances/behavior, preoccupation with substance/behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction

 

[nageov3t]

That doesn't mean you're an alchy.

doing it once might fall under "shit happens."

but when you can't go to a bar without getting absolutely smashed, you may have a problem.

 

[skyking]

It is about patterns. If you have a pattern to your drinking, and altering that pattern is difficult, then you have to wonder who is in control.