The need.

[Greggy]

The need to drink is growing.

I haven't drunken anything in almost a year. I was doing so well to, but the temptation...

Recently, I nearly have to hit myself to not grab a drink when they're available. I don't tend to do good things when intoxicated either...

[staying_alive]

Excuse me for not knowing this, but are you a recovering alcoholic? I wouldn't think so at age 16, but that's exactly what this sounds like.

If you are: You know better. Don't touch the alcohol. Alcoholism is a psychological addiction, meaning that there's nothing in it that you get physically addicted to. You just love drinking it and your body tells you to keep doing so. If you haven't touched one in a year, why start now? Avoid situations where you'll be tempted.

If you aren't: I don't know why you're so concerned. There's lots of negatives to drinking at a young age, but our youth has proven they can handle it (at least most of us). Everyone does stupid stuff when they're drunk, so that's usually a valid excuse if someone bothers you about what you did. However, if you can't take the heat for your drunken actions, don't drink at all. If you really want to drink (and aren't an alcoholic!) just have enough to satisfy you.

I know i'm telling you stuff that you already know, but just know that i support you in your fight to not drink. It's a difficult battle but it'll get easier with time. Don't end it now.

[Steveee]

When do you usually get the opportunity to drink?