My alcoholic parent is causing me stress and keeping me from living my life as well as focusing on my college work... What should I do?
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posted by tommyboy
on Feb 7, 2011 -
23 answers
As a hobby, my friends and I create alcoholic-infused cupcakes inspired by cocktails and shots. Friends, family members and relative strangers have been egging us on to start selling them. We've been reluctant to do so, for all the obvious reasons, but now we're considering a very, very small-scale word-of-mouth/online ordering business.
What do we need to know in order to avoid getting sued, fined, or going bankrupt?
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posted by chara
on Feb 2, 2011 -
16 answers
What can I do this old apple cider? I found a 30 year old jug in my inlaw's basement. It's funky and drinkable! What can I do to kick it up a notch?
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posted by bobbyno
on Jan 20, 2011 -
6 answers
I’m 35, male, and live in San Diego. I’m hoping to find a retreat (or something similar) that is not too far away, not too expensive (maybe $2,000-$3,000), and that starts as soon as possible. I have recently gone through a lot of unpleasant life changes, and have been drinking too much, too often, and for too long. My primary issue may be with alcohol, but I want to try this before I try outpatient treatment. I’m hoping to find a retreat where I can recharge and also break my drinking habit. Ideally, it would include some combination of yoga, meditation, and counseling or something directed to my drinking habit. Thanks.
posted by metawabbit
on Jan 19, 2011 -
7 answers
Bar essentials. If I want to stock a bar, what are some essential ingredients for mixing?
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy
on Jan 17, 2011 -
26 answers
Where can I read about the philosophies of spiritual or ritualisted drinking and drunkenness?
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posted by curious nu
on Jan 10, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for a gay/gay-friendly therapist in the Northern Virginia area who has experience with alcohol abuse and alcoholism. I'm attending AA meetings to help with the continuing sobriety, but I really think I would benefit from some additional therapy. Thank you. (The gay/gay-friendly is in there because I don't want any chance of homophobia or blaming my problems on being gay)
posted by anonymous
on Jan 7, 2011 -
2 answers
Potent Potables: Ice fishing edition. I'm in charge of the non-beer booze for an ice fishing weekend. Suggestions?
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posted by Buffaload
on Dec 12, 2010 -
14 answers
I want to buy a nice bottle of scotch for a birthday gift. I am not a drinker and know nothing about this. Educate me, please! :)
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posted by JoannaC
on Dec 7, 2010 -
30 answers
Anybody know why old-timers put black pepper in their beer? Mainly see it in 70+ war vets, but I suppose the question could apply to anybody.
posted by Raichle
on Nov 17, 2010 -
13 answers
What's the science underlying increasingly severe "blood alcohol" laws, particularly with regard to "good" drivers?
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posted by philip-random
on Nov 15, 2010 -
17 answers
A drink a day is not bad for you and depending on what you read may be beneficial to your health. Is there anything detrimental to having this drink in the morning?
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posted by WeekendJen
on Oct 27, 2010 -
46 answers
I have never had beer before. Going to a beer bar in 24 hours. Tell me what to order.
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posted by silby
on Oct 15, 2010 -
54 answers
Would rehab be appropriate for someone who binge drinks only a couple times per week, but is desperate to quit and has tried to do so many times without success?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 9, 2010 -
16 answers
Because: 1) of depression and 2) I got into relationship trouble (with my spouse) because of occasional binge drinking--- I've have had no alcohol for about 7 weeks. I've been on a mild dose of an antidepressant almost the whole time and feel a low-level, but constant, state of mild depression- kind of "zombie-like." I was hoping getting alcohol off the table would reveal "emotional issues" as to why I've enjoyed binging , but that really hasn't happened, even with therapy (about 7-8 sessions - we've just kicked around painful events that probably most people have encountered one way or another.) Soooooo, the question is: How does one define or identify "emotional issues" related to substance abuse and/or depression? (beyond therapy, eliminating substances)
posted by anonymous
on Oct 9, 2010 -
13 answers
I don't completely remember the last networking event, how do I gracefully and tactfully act at the next one ?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2010 -
10 answers
Being the drunk that I am, I'm familiar enough with cocktails and hard liquor. However, I need help with my beer and wine knowledge, for working as a restaurant server. To quickly, broadly learn about beer and wine, what are my options for book-learnin', starting points, and so on? Current knowledge is basically zero.
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posted by Xere
on Oct 3, 2010 -
15 answers
I need to make a "stamp" on wine and liquor bottles. What kind of inexpensive and waterproof material/label/stamp can I put on these bottles without having them fall off?
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posted by bluelight
on Oct 1, 2010 -
15 answers
Someone recently moved, and tossed out some used bottles of alcohol (half-empty) among other non-garbage items they had put on the curb for trash pickup. My wife wants to use the left-overs for cooking. Is there anything to be concerned about?
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posted by purefusion
on Sep 30, 2010 -
65 answers
Help me expand a small menu of Halloween themed cocktails, with a bent toward the classics.
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posted by kaseijin
on Sep 27, 2010 -
24 answers
I accidentally purchased a bottle of apricot brandy. It's not very good. In fact, it tastes pretty awful, even in cocktails. Any ideas on what else I can do with it?
posted by leedly
on Sep 27, 2010 -
19 answers
Sometimes when I drink alcohol I get sort of an allergic reaction: skin rash (red spots on my face and shoulders) that feels a bit itchy. The first time that happened was about 2 years ago (never had that before and I'm 29 now) and now it occurs about every tenth (or so) time I drink hard liquor. It hardly ever occurs with beer or wine and it doesn't seem to be related to a certain ingredient (it happens with vodka as well as with Campari). Plus it doesn't seem to be related to the quantity of alcohol ingested. Maybe the cause is a certain kind of food in combination with alcohol? I haven't done enough "tests" to find out more.
What could that be and need I be worried?
posted by cronholio
on Sep 23, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm making a tourism list of things involving smoking, drinking and shooting for someone who loves all three. Where would I find places that fit the bill?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Aug 19, 2010 -
6 answers
I have a bottle of wine that's too valuable to drink. How can I sell it?
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posted by reren
on Aug 10, 2010 -
24 answers
I'd like to know more about the Scotch that's are sitting on my desk right now. Beyond "oh this is peaty!" I'm interested in background information and historical yarns.
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posted by soma lkzx
on Jul 27, 2010 -
11 answers
Lately alcohol is doing weird things to my body that I simply do not understand. Please help.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2010 -
35 answers
My boyfriend and I have decided that for our long-term health and
mental well being, we would like to stop drinking alcohol completely
for a few months, if not permanently.
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posted by odayoday
on Jul 12, 2010 -
26 answers
