What is classified as a drinking problem / alcoholic?

Question by Ryan: What is classified as a drinking problem / alcoholic?
I am male in my early 20’s and currently in college. I drink anywhere from 250-400 drinks or so a month. Although I drink frequently, it does not seem to interfere with my grades (3.9 GPA) nor any of my other obligations.

My question is, what qualifies you as an alcohol? If I drink frequently yet DON’T depend on it, am I one or not?

Best answer:

Answer by M
If some one asks that question the answer is usually already known, but the questioner is in denial. It is a coping mechanism. So while your GPA may not be affected now, what would your stress level be if you weren’t able to drink. Is drinking your way of releasing the stress of mid-terms, etc. If you were to go to a party could you resist drinking with your friends? Ask yourself the questions at this website, and seek out a group near your college for better resources.
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tests/l/blquiz_alcohol.htm

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