My social drinking has become troublesome lately. Strategies to cut down, or perhaps quit completely for a while? (long, sorry) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 13, 2009 - 32 answers

I get annoyed with my husband when he drinks. Is this the beginning of a drinking problem, or just MY problem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2009 - 69 answers

How can I make myself actually *want* to stop drinking, rather than just intellectually *know* that I should, then feel guilty for not even trying? How can I motivate myself to keep attempting to quit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm heading off to Ireland next week, and plan on spending lots of time in pubs. What do I need to know about drinking in and around Ireland to totally not come off as a dolt?
posted by nitsuj on Aug 30, 2009 - 52 answers

In approximately two weeks, I will be holding a Blanket Fort Goodbye Party on almost the entire top floor of an apartment building. Given the excellent ideas I got from this previous party thread, I thought I'd ask what you crazy kids: what would you want to see at a blanket fort party? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Jul 30, 2009 - 20 answers

What music would best be played to accompany a Pimm's Cup? [more inside]
posted by dammitjim on Jul 29, 2009 - 23 answers

A somewhat recent NY Times article explains the connection between ALDH2 deficiency and throat cancer. Request for perspective on level of risk and appropriate response in extended. [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Jun 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Am I headed towards liver cirrhosis at "normal" alcoholic speed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Why can't I drink anymore? [more inside]
posted by diogenes on Apr 17, 2009 - 24 answers

Replacement for that lovely "brain: shut off" feeling one gets from drinking at the end of a long day? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 17, 2009 - 51 answers

How can I be outgoing without the use of alcohol? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Apr 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Do you know the recipe for this drink? [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Mar 12, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I tell when it has crossed the line from heavy drinking into alcoholism? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Mar 9, 2009 - 33 answers

I want to have a Sock Puppet Party and a Grilled Cheese Party that will have people tripping out, throwing up, and talking about it for years to come. I need all your tips on how to throw the sickest shindigs of all time. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Mar 3, 2009 - 70 answers

I have a sensitive stomach and 1 drink can make me throw up 6 hours later. Help me find a way to combat this! [more inside]
posted by wannaknow on Feb 26, 2009 - 28 answers

Is it safe to drink alcohol after a cavity filling? [more inside]
posted by Groovytimes on Feb 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I have a very weak stomach when it comes to alcohol. Help me not embarrass myself on my 21st birthday! [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Nov 23, 2008 - 40 answers

How do I politely decline 21st birthday drinks? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Nov 14, 2008 - 29 answers

At what point does a person have a drinking problem? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Nov 10, 2008 - 29 answers

Help a beer drinker expand his horizons a little bit. What's a good place to get an absinthe cocktail in Manhattan (or anywhere else in New York)? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Oct 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Questions about drinking and sexing before a UTI is completely treated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2008 - 8 answers

What can I expect when I quit drinking in a couple of weeks? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Oct 6, 2008 - 29 answers

I'm looking for beers that correspond to elements on the periodic table. Arsenic (As) = Asahi, Titanium (Ti) = Tiger, Potassium (K) = Kingfisher, and so on. I've got a lot of gaps- please help! [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Sep 16, 2008 - 78 answers

Does a father's moderate drinking, around insemination, affect conception rates or baby health? I've googled aplenty, but the info that I've found is consistently of poor quality, with lots of assertions and opinions but no data regarding actual outcomes, either for conception rates or a baby's development. I'm not interested in stories about damaged sperm, but rather solid evidence about babies, either the lack of babies or damage to their health. And I'm talking about consumption levels comfortably within the moderate range, so alcholic malnutrition and whatnot don't factor in. Thanks!
posted by NortonDC on Jun 14, 2008 - 10 answers

My doctor told me to quit drinking. I'm a moderate drinker (I think), but I'm having a difficult time with giving it up. Also, what do I tell people? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on May 27, 2008 - 47 answers

Drinking even a small amount of alcohol leaves me with debilitating psychological effects that can last for days afterwards. The logical answer is of course to quit drinking, but I'd like first to explore other options. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 7, 2008 - 21 answers

How easy is it for a Westerner to obtain and drink alcohol in Saudi Arabia? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Relationship filter: So I am a freshmen in college and I really want to ask this girl out on a date, but I think there could be some issues with our lifestyles. She is a party all night long sleep all day kinda person and I am a more party for a while with friends then go relax at home. more inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Why does alcohol disrupt my sleep? Is there anything I can do to minimize this disruption? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Feb 24, 2008 - 24 answers

Due to health reasons, I cannot drink alcohol. However, I still want to ask girls out for drinks because it's a good first date. What to do? [more inside]
posted by Elmo Oxygen on Jan 7, 2008 - 72 answers

My girlfriend says that she's going to leave me at the end of the week if I don't attempt to seek help for my drinking problem. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2007 - 120 answers

Can I bring a keg to Iowa for a tailgate party? [more inside]
posted by dyno04 on Nov 7, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there anything really wrong with (moderate? binge?) drinking while taking a course of antibiotics... or is my (frequently preachy, moralizing, unctuous, underfunded, dodgy-quality) free clinic just trying to pull one over on me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 17, 2007 - 17 answers

I use drinking to manage social anxiety. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm getting married in September and I want to get my guy a nice bottle of scotch as a wedding gift. [more inside]
posted by sutel on Jun 24, 2007 - 30 answers

Is it illegal to sell mixed six-packs of beer in New Jersey and/or New York? If so, why? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Jun 9, 2007 - 22 answers

I've never had a hangover in my life, how common is this and will it stay this way? [more inside]
posted by lioness on May 28, 2007 - 51 answers

In general, is it best to not drink or to drink in moderation around alcoholics? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen on May 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Is the depiction of people using alcohol to take the edge off a bad day/week/month accurate? [more inside]
posted by jesirose on Mar 16, 2007 - 30 answers

Is home brewing beer stinky business? [more inside]
posted by cschneid on Feb 10, 2007 - 19 answers

How do I gracefully become a (young) non-drinker? [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Dec 11, 2006 - 46 answers

Am I overreacting to my husband's new drinking habits? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2006 - 23 answers

Why is drinking alcohol not enjoyable for me? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Oct 30, 2006 - 35 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 are the liquor laws in New York State? I tried looking on the NYS common law page, but I couldn't understand them. I am 20 years old, and therefore cannot purchase alcohol. If I were to make my own wine using this method, would it be legal? Does the Law cover production and consumption of liquor, or does the "drinking age" just cover the sale of alcohol? I know that it is legal to make small quantities of alcohol for your own personal use, but I don't know about the age thing.
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2006 - 8 answers

I like to go to dark, smoky, dive bars and sit there with a drink and a book for hours. Unfortunately, I'm running out of good bar reading. Can you help me find more? Examples inside. [more inside]
posted by dersins on Sep 27, 2006 - 48 answers

What are some tips for moderating one's drinking? I love to drink two, sometimes three, times a week, and it's a positive experience for me when I keep it moderate. For me, moderate = no more than three mixed drinks, no more than half a bottle of wine, no more than three beers. My problem (duh) is that sometimes when I get started I keep drinking. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2006 - 17 answers

NYC bars similar to the closed Orchard Bar. [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Sep 9, 2006 - 7 answers

What healthier alternatives have people swapped into their lives that, to them, adequately (or mostly) fulfilled the deeper-level relaxation/decompression/whatever that food, drink, cigarettes, or drugs had formerly fulfilled? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Aug 14, 2006 - 31 answers

Is there any law against drinking (alcohol) in public? Or is it being inebriated in public? Or neither? [more inside]
posted by D Wiz on Jun 16, 2006 - 38 answers