I know I have a problem drinking. I am a binge drinker that drinks once a month just before my period. Alcoholic Anonymous is the only answer I am getting. It has been helpful in the past, as I had 7 months of sobriety. As a binge drinker one or two nights a month, what do you think I should do, as I have found AA not the exact solution to my problems right now? Let me explain when, how, and why I drink. Please help! [more inside]
posted by Jewel98 on Apr 27, 2013 - 19 answers

A friend of mine is headed for self-destruction. How do I help him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 3, 2008 - 10 answers

My employer showed up half cut yesterday morning and proceeded to botch up 2 phone calls with clients. This isn't the first time and he doesn't hide his drinking and has been sober and "tried" AA. His performance and attendance are compromised when he drinks, one client called back and asked if he had been drinking. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 25, 2008 - 19 answers

How do I talk to my alcoholic sister about her problem? [more inside]
posted by LambChop on Nov 25, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm an alcoholic. I've been shitfaced every day for the last 9 months. I consider the booze a nepenthe; it's something that allows me to forget all the sins I've comitted in my short life on this planet. [more inside]
posted by kfx on Oct 13, 2006 - 86 answers

What is the best way for a long-time alcoholic to quit? Primarily concerned with medical aspects/health risks of detox. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2006 - 15 answers

How much can I drink before cirrhosis sets in? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2005 - 34 answers

Is it folly to marry someone with a drinking problem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 22, 2004 - 74 answers