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alcoholism thread

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im having some troubles, (aside of being a daily drinker) im going to lab tests and they check my blood for chronic alcohol use. so of course im wondering how could one alter blood levels in such a case, without taking anything illegal which would show up in tests? ive gone as far as thinking of setting up some saline/something drip so any suggestions are more than welcome.

i can be without alcohol but that shows up in great growth in my benzo use, and thats something i really want to kick.

^^^btw nice that your local AA club is in the right place :) at least the alcoholics can find there.
 
^dunno about bloodwork. it think alcohol stays in your system only for the time it has effect on you. i could be wrong though. i'd think niacin would flush out your system regardless, but i'm no expert on such matters.

also, yeah, the bar aspect really made me laugh. i used to park it for awhile and hang out with this chick that worked behind the "bar" such as it was.
turns out there are alot of creepy old guys in AA that came and hugged her and shit on a regular. they kinda stopped when they thought i was her boyfriend lol.

that club also sells cheaper cigarettes than ANY place in town. i dont know if they take a loss or if they're just selling them for cost.
 
Insomnia, alcoholism, etc from withdrawal

I find myself drinking way too much, smoking tons of pot and staying up, this is 3 weeks off opiates. This is aggravated by the fact that I work graveyard shift so i'm up all night and sleep all day anyways. Is it all in my head, or am I acquiring new habits to replace my old ones? The madness of being up all day drinking somewhat touches the warmth of opiates...
 
A thinly-veiled desire for self-sectruction by any means possible perhaps?

Having said that I find both increased alcohol intake and poor sleep to be the result of giving up just about any drug.
 
Noone pet lamb you are developing new bad habits ~ I've been in your position and beleive me masking effects just makes the withdrawl last even longer !!!:(

Hence sleep doesn't return for even longer !!:(

I've been clean for 1 1/2 years now%) =D =D and my sleep is still pretty buggered up.8o

However I was addicted for over 10 years and on a very high dose especially for a female.:(

Good luck my lovely xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;) =D <3 <3 <3
 
^ I agree with MiM - sage words, my love. :)

Yes you are replacing your habit with other habits. Also, the shift work probably isn't helping, as you're reversing your already wacked sleeping patterns. Can you go and see a doctor about some assistance?

It seems to be a negative cycle you're getting yourself into, you need to do what you can to try to break it, and break the addictions you have. Easier said than done, though - i know, hence my suggesting at perhaps seeking help with your dependencies?

Good luck to you, my friend. :)
 
How much alcohol per day is too much? I have a history of using alcohol whenever I am lonely or down about things with my life. I don't use any other drugs and I am a fairly healthy guy: slightly overweight but nothing to worry about.

I went to a nightclub on Satuday and got wasted with some friends: many double vodkas. Then Sunday I went to the pub just about all day.

Today I have the day off work but I have drank a bottle and a half of wine: one bottle of quite strong Chardonnay and I am working my way through a bottle of Pinot Grigio as I type.

This has been over a period of about six hours though, and I have chatted to friends on MSN etc. while I've been drinking. After I finish this bottle I have no more booze so I'll go to bed.

I realise that I am probably just tired from the weekends' excess but was wondering if it is a symptom of alcohol abuse to drink two bottles of wine in order to have a good nights sleep.
 
I realise that I am probably just tired from the weekends' excess but was wondering if it is a symptom of alcohol abuse to drink two bottles of wine in order to have a good nights sleep.
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simply put, yes it is.

thats a lot of wine man, you should be pretty drunk after that much in 6 hours time. its really hard on your body to pass out instead of sleep, the alcohol dehydrates you the whole time you are sleeping as well. in other words you are abusing your self more then the alcohol.
 
I feel you there.
I don't have physical withdrawal, but the psychological turmoil is keeping me up at night. I drink lots of alcohol to calm down and get to sleep :/
 
Yeah. I thought as much. I know I should have probably just not drank anything at all today apart from water and eat healthy.

For some reason I went for the quick fix of getting a coupla bottles in. I'm almost finished the second bottle now and I will sleep tonight. Maybe not good sleep, but at least I'll be a bit fresher than I was this morning.
 
Produce a 00:00 schedule where you analyze your own behavior.

Don't expect to "win" upon reviewing the entries but it's a grand first step.
 
as i see it the biggest problem with alcohol amongst bluelighters is in their use of it as a substitute for the other addiction. over the years i've read sooo many post's from people which essentially say "i'm getting drunk tonight cause i'm outta pot" or "my dealer is out, but thats ok i got a bottle of jack" or simply "i got nothing to do tonight, so i get drunk and post on bluelight". many people don't ever get the chance to see what they are like without their normal regime of substance abuse because alcohol is always available as a last resort.

i'm not saying the alcoholics don't have as big of a problem... its just that they have a better chance of realising it.
 
Once again I'm off the illicits, and to echo Echo [echo!], I'm back to drinking nightly.
But this time around I'm giving wine a shot .. I need the carbs from beer but would rather avoid the calories; liquor kills my stomach .. and red wine is good for you, right?

Since I don't like the stuff much, I keep my drinking reasonable this way. A great balance, I highly recommend it for those in my situation.
 
i drink wine every night, i dunno, i try to keep it to one glass, seems to do me okay.
 
Since I don't like the stuff much, I keep my drinking reasonable this way.
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Trust me, youll learn :)

But yeah, ive been trying to get off alcohol by starting to be more picky in what i drink, i.e. dark beer, fine wines ect
 
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i drink wine every night, i dunno, i try to keep it to one glass, seems to do me okay.
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Drinking a glass of red wine every day is actually good for you. How much do you drink every night? Enough to get drunk, or just a little buzz?
 
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Drinking a glass of red wine every day is actually good for you. How much do you drink every night? Enough to get drunk, or just a little buzz?
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Usually just one glass a night. It chills me out. Sometimes on the weekends I'll hit up the whisky or scotch a bit, but I mostly try to keep it nice and moderate.
 
I agree that one drink a night, especially red wine, is not only not bad for you, it's probably mildly good for you too.

Some people, however, like me, just can't do it. I'm not an alcoholic by any means, I can go LONG LONG periods without drinking, but every time I do drink, as soon as that tingly little buzz hits me, I either continue drinking until wasted, or do some cocaine, or at the very least smoke a bunch of weed. There's something about the alcohol buzz that wants nothing more than to intensify itself.

This is why I try not to drink. Alcohol + me do not mix.
 
You and your friends
Boxes of ten
Cool to the touch
You warm me so much
The white to your left
The red to your right
Are all that I'd seen
Til I realised the love that I seek
Lies right in-between

Rose
I love ya
Especially today
Rose
I love your delicate way

The chill in my veins
Relieves me from pain
Again and again
I lose all control
Your taking your toll
And i'm no longer sane
Dont be afraid
The love that I show is the love that you made
So dont be afraid
'Cos your in control
I'm just your slave

Rose,
I love ya,
Especially today,
Rose,
I love your delicate way.

Dont let him put you down
I won't let him put you down
'Cos your as good as the rest
And you're much better dressed
I think pink is my colour
I wont drink from no other
Never!

Oh I love ya
Especially today
Especially this way
Oh Rose
I want ya
Believe me this way
Rose
I love your delicate way.
 
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