I am a recently recovering alcoholic. I am casually dating someone who does not know I am a recovering alcoholic. Should I tell him? How should I tell him? Should I end things all together? [more inside]
posted by somersault on Aug 24, 2009 - 23 answers

Looking for info regarding employer disability laws relating to alcohol rehab in state of Conneticut. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2009 - 4 answers

My boyfriend's best friend from childhood is an exact clone of Barney Gumble (from the Simpsons) in regards to drinking, but fortunately lives out of state. My boyfriend stopped drinking heavily last year, and says he's happier for it. Now "Barney" is coming to spend a week with us, and plans to move to our town/neighborhood in the fall. How do I deal with this situation, and my anxieties that my lovely boyfriend will revert to his old ways? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 46 answers

I think my sister and her boyfriend have a drinking problem. How can we help? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Dec 28, 2008 - 25 answers

Non-alcoholic travel-friendly Thanksgiving gift ideas? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Nov 21, 2008 - 8 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

'tis the season for hot alcoholic drinks. throw your recipes at me! [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Nov 29, 2007 - 33 answers

My father just left rehab for the 2nd time. What is an appropriate response that will get him to realize that he needs to deal with his alcoholism? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Feb 26, 2007 - 15 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

Is there such a thing as non-alcoholic brandy or whiskey? (or other types of 'hard liquor')? How do they taste? They taste okay?
posted by jak68 on Aug 30, 2006 - 14 answers

how can i tell if i'm an alcoholic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2006 - 23 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

Maybe I have a couple problems. The first one probably stems from the second. Insurance won't cover therapy or medication. Is there any place in Baltimore, MD that offers free or very low-cost assistance? Thank you.
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2006 - 9 answers

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

I need information about therapy for alcohol abuse/dependency. [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Jun 10, 2005 - 13 answers

I'm not sure what to do about my marriage. Most of the problem as I see it, is alcohol. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2005 - 60 answers

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

From the brand new AxMe Anonymizer

"Is my friend an alcoholic?" [MI] [more inside]
posted by LimePi on Oct 12, 2004 - 18 answers

I'd like some help identifying an empty flask I found in a drawer.
It's from Germany, and bears the inscription "Herrenberger Blutwurzelansatz / Weinhaus Gläßer / Brennerei Herrenberg / Deutsches Erzeugnis".
The bottle is at least 10-12 years old, and doesn't mention any overseas distributor. Could it have held an herbal wine, or a liqueur?
posted by Smart Dalek on Jan 12, 2004 - 6 answers