What's the difference between an alcoholic and a social drinker?

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I think I'm a social drinker, someone who enjoys drinking but doesn't NEED to drink to deal with life. I love cocktails, I enjoy having drinks just like I enjoy having coffee. I hate it when people close to me like family or friends look at me like I'm some type of alcoholic. Like no get a sense of humor or relax and take a chill pill when I start getting excited there's going to be an open bar, or drinks, etc. When I'm with my friends I usually hang out with, I'm usually the one to drink less. But regardless, I am a social drinker and some conservative people just don't get it. An alcoholic to me is someone who can't move on or persist without drinking. I can but I choose to have a drink if I want one. I guess cause the term "alcohol" has a negative connotation to it, I can't be like "I love alcohol!" unlike "I love coffee!" I drink coffee like water btw lol. I'm 23 btw, I feel like it's normal to still be excited to go out and drink knowing your limit and stuff...sheesh.

P.S. I like fruity drinks or beer!

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  • Arm0se
    8 years ago | pl

    "I think I'm a social drinker, someone who enjoys drinking but doesn't NEED to drink to deal with life."

    You answered your own question in the first sentence -.-

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago | pl

      LOL I was just wondering if I was wrong but apparently I'm not! So yay! so far I'm not an alcoholic....

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    • NeuroNeptunian
      8 years ago | pl

      This

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  • jespusspuss
    8 years ago | pl

    The difference between an alcoholic and a social drinker is that us social drinkers don't have to attend those meetings.

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  • theseeker
    8 years ago | pl

    It definitely doesn't sound like you're an alcoholic. That tends to be thrown around too loosely these days. I would say I'm a social drinker. A social drinker to me is someone that only drinks in social situations. When I'm alone I don't drink. Drinking actually helps me loosen up and be more sociable because otherwise I have a tough time socializing when I'm sober.

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  • Bobblahblah
    8 years ago | pl

    Consistency.

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  • CoolKid23
    8 years ago | pl

    Nothing. All drinkers are the same. Just take advantage of it and **** them while their judgment is impaired.

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  • chained_rage
    8 years ago | pl

    An alcoholic drinks to get drunk. A social drinker gets drunk to impress people.

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