Can I be an acholholic?

[Toptoptop]

So all my life my dad has been a drunk and it has gotten worse over the years. I've drank 2 times in my life. Both were at parties. The first time was just a couple sips of vodka. The second time was peppermint vodka mixed with chocolate syrup. I took a couple of shots with those. But now I want more.. Is because I'm at the age where there is peer pressure (I wasn't pressured into drinking)? Or is it because its in my genes from my dad? Or do just want more

[Rayquaza]

It's not a laughing matter, alcoholism can be genetic. My father has drinking problems, that's why I don't drink. I'd advise you to do the same. If you give in to peer pressure when you do't want to do something, you would be quite weak as an individual.

[candabear17]

You haven't had nearly enough experience with drinking to actually be an alcoholic. My guess is that your subconscious is tricking you into thinking that you crave it because you're afraid that you'll be like your dad. It's however very possible that you could develop an addiction so I suggest not drinking a lot/often. You are not an alcoholic.

[Surreal]

You are not, at this point, an alcoholic. However, I suggest that because of your dad's history and influence, and the peer pressure that you are receiving that is tempting you to drink, you try to stay away from it. Alcoholism isn't genetic, per say, but it is GREATLY influenced by the behaviors and lifestyle patterns of your parents. If you start drinking heavily now, the likelihood that you will repeat the patterns shown to you by your dad as 'acceptable' will be higher than someone who was raised with non-drinking parents.

To be considered an alcoholic is fairly severe, and you wouldn't be able to function normally without alcohol in your system. In some cases for alcoholics, they may need to drink a shot of vodka just to get out of bed in the morning. Their 'normal' is drunk and they're low is sober. I agree, there isn't enough proof at this point for you to be able to consider yourself an alcoholic.

I would suggest trying to stay away from the parties where alcohol is provided. I know it's hard, but you have to consider the risks because you have been pre-exposed to alcohol because of your father.

Hope this helps,
Amy

[RebelHeart]

You are not an alcoholic, yet you might become one easier than other people if you give in to your dad's history and the pressure. As long as you don't get addicted to alcohol, I don't think you're an alcoholic.

[shinodas]

it's likely that you're predisposed to be an alcoholic, but not necessarily, my mom had always worried when i went out to parties, cause my dad was/is alcoholic, it's really awful thing, not to mess with.
If I wasn't 100% sure, I wouldn't even try it, but fortunately, I'm a tough guy and I hardly get anyone or anything influence me, I do drink, sometimes I get wasted, sometimes it's just wine or cider, gin, (wouldn't suggest mixing more drinks at once), once I even hated the smell of cinnamon for 6 months (gold tequilaaaa!)
Any way, I'm not really afraid cause I do it occasionally, and I don't crave or drool over the alcohol when I'm sober, so I'm not like my dad, but my childhood was filled with my dad not being there for me and my sister cause of alcoholism, and I've seen the same thing in my uncle's family, it's not to mess with around,
maybe you just want more cause you had a really good time? either way, take precautions cause you really don't want to be an alcoholic, I see it in my dad and you'd reaaally screw up your life.

Also I think 13 is pretty young to start drinking, I did get my first sip around that age but I didn't start drinking (like a normal person) till a bit later

[Toptoptop]

Thanks guys it means a lot and the parties were high school parties soo they were drinking because my best friends sister is in high school and she throwsa party's sometimes and she lets us join in on the fun..

[Steven1]

Unless you absolutely NEED alcohol to make it through the day, every day, you're not an alcoholic. It could be from your genes, but if you start feeling as if you shouldn't be doing it then you don't have to stop drinking completely, just cut down a bit.

[shinodas]

Unless you absolutely NEED alcohol to make it through the day, every day, you're not an alcoholic. It could be from your genes, but if you start feeling as if you shouldn't be doing it then you don't have to stop drinking completely, just cut down a bit.

An alcoholic is a person addicted to alcohol, it doesnt have to mean you're not an alcoholic if you can go a day without drinking

[1_21Guns]

My dad was an alcoholic, I had a few dip ins at alcoholism, to be honest instead of freaking yourself out with the thought you're becoming alcoholic, I'd just slow down and realise that that's generally what happens when you like something, or like the taste of something, you want more of it. Unless your mind is completely distracted by the thought of 'I NEED ALCOHOL AND I NEED IT NOW' I wouldn't start panicking yourself, sure, it's not impossible, but you shouldn't rush to the worst conclusion, and in all honesty, what's so great about alcohol anyways? it's a depressant ultimately, so why waste your time drinking it (:

[xXl0sth0peXx]

I don't think you are. yet.

It is possible down the road that you could become one, but I'd say you aren't now.

Honestly though, you're 13. The legal drinking age is 18-21 (depending on location), so theoretically, you shouldn't even be drinking for another 5-8 years. Do you want to get arrested for underage drinking?

My advice: Don't give into peer pressure, and don't drink until you're of legal age (if ever).

[whippowil]

You're 13 which is far too young to be trying alcohol. The earlier you start, the greater chance you'll become an alcoholic, especially if you're predisposed due to genetics.

[teen.jpg]

What 13 year old lives a life like this? Is this really what you want to spend your life worrying about? Seriously?

Don't fall for peer pressure.

[Slippers]

No you're not an alcoholic, but you're clearly anxious about developing a similar problem to your father. You've not experienced enough alcohol to develop either a physical or psychological addiction, but since you're nervous about a possible addiction, it may be prudent to steer clear of regular drinking in general, and when you do drink only ensure it's in moderation. This pattern will mean that you're always in control as opposed to the alcohol taking control.

[justin 13]

I think you r not, just cuz you tried 2 times. In my church some guys shared their experiences with alcohol, went always bad. So try do to sometime good 4 you, like an sport or hobby.

[James Bond]

Genes just make you more likely to become an alcoholic. It doesn't mean you will become one.

You probably crave it just because you liked the taste or it gave you a certain feeling you enjoyed.

[Running420]

Wtf man.. What are you all scaring the kid for?

Ffs, an alcoholic is someone drinking all day, your afraid that will happen to you? You wouldnt be able to get up to school, do anything, damn you cant even pay it unless you deliver ALOT of papers..

Dont be so damn scared, you dont become an alcoholic because of your genes or something, you become an alcoholic becuase you want to escape reality because you have some serious mental problems.. Maby your dads like that, but that have NOTHING to do with you..

Wake up man... damn americans...