Triggering (Substances): A problem or no problem? That is the question.

[WhoAmI?]

Okay, so I'm drunk right now - I'm not gonna lie. I've had about 2 shots of 40% vodka and 3-4 shots of 80% rum both with coca cola not added to the shot, and I've been doing this for about 4 months now. I don't particularly tihnk I have a drinking problem, but my brother does think I do but I beg to differ because I don't think I drink any more or less than any other teenager - which I read somewhere that most get drunk 1-2 times every week, I only do it once a week or less, maybe two or three times a month if I'm having a really bad day. I don't know, do you agree with him?

[BrookeTHaddict]

it is very unhealthy and although you may not seem to have a drinking problem because most teenagers drink, you are binge drinking which is seen as drinking problem and especially among teenagers these days binge drinking is a problem, so yes you have a drinking problem that is very common among teenagers, but its not a problem i feel needs help sought for, aslong as when you drink you are safe and dont take place in risky behaviours or activities

[Maloo]

Originally Posted by WhoAmI?

I beg to differ because I don't think I drink any more or less than any other teenager - which I read somewhere that most get drunk 1-2 times every week, I only do it once a week or less, maybe two or three times a month if I'm having a really bad day.

I'm assuming the last part was supposed to be "maybe two or three times a week"? Cuz otherwise that doesn't make sense.

But yes, I'd say you do have a problem, because you stated that you drink more if you've had a bad day. Drinking isn't something to rely on to feel better when things aren't going well. That's how you become dependent on it.

And just to give you a little insight on how people really act, I only drink to the point of getting drunk maybe once every month.