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[quote:Anonymous Coward 40019689:MV8yMjgyNDAyXzM4ODI4OTQ4XzRBQTkyRThF]
Hi OP, I often refer people to criteria counselors would use. I learned this in school when I got my degree in mental health counseling (I'm not a practicing counselor).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44358/

ALCOHOL ABUSE

(A) A maladaptive pattern of drinking, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least one of the following occurring within a 12-month period:

Recurrent use of alcohol resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home (e.g., repeated absences or poor work performance related to alcohol use; alcohol-related absences, suspensions, or expulsions from school; neglect of children or household)
Recurrent alcohol use in situations in which it is physically hazardous (e.g., driving an automobile or operating a machine when impaired by alcohol use)
Recurrent alcohol-related legal problems (e.g., arrests for alcohol-related disorderly conduct)
Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of alcohol (e.g., arguments with spouse about consequences of intoxication).
(B) Never met criteria for alcohol dependence.

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Original Message I drink like 3 times a week. My kids are always in care thoughg I don't drink until they are ready for bed or in bed. I know what I should not do by drinking Nd I know when to drink and when.not to, but the feeling is good when ones lit and ones cold beer. IBut it will make me feel better hearing others stories.

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