Alcohol Problem

**garry1312** · 7 April, 2012, 03:56

Nowadays cigarette packets have to have all these warnings on them such as there addictive, they will damage your heart, give you lung cancer, mouth cancer the list goes on. Why do we not see the same messages on alcohol?? at the end of the day out of any drug cigarettes and alcohol kill more people than any other drug. More people die each year from smoking than heroin use, more people die from alcohol than heroin. Ok heroin can kill instant and in no means am I condoning the use of heroin or any other drug but were is the awareness about the misuse of alcohol, why do we not get the dangers of alcohol drummed in to our head like other drugs. A drug like cannabis which doesnt cause violence, addiction etc is illegal and supposedly bad yet alcohol is seen as acceptable but has much worse consequences. Rant over.

**Magjar** · 7 April, 2012, 04:35

Hey Garry,

I wish you the best in this fight. You have admitted you have a problem, one of the biggest obstacles to overcome. I would recommend that you get some family members or friends to help support you, tell your mum and sister if you haven't yet, change up your habits some, and don't spend too much time alone. The more you have to fight it the more weary you may become.

Once again, form a support system around yourself, including family, friends and activities away from drink. Also, when you speak with your doctor, you may want to consider asking about Antabuse (disulfiram), may help out in moments of weakness.

Best of luck mate.

**Grizz** · 7 April, 2012, 08:37

Originally posted by garry1312

Nowadays cigarette packets have to have all these warnings on them such as there addictive, they will damage your heart, give you lung cancer, mouth cancer the list goes on. Why do we not see the same messages on alcohol?? at the end of the day out of any drug cigarettes and alcohol kill more people than any other drug. More people die each year from smoking than heroin use, more people die from alcohol than heroin. Ok heroin can kill instant and in no means am I condoning the use of heroin or any other drug but were is the awareness about the misuse of alcohol, why do we not get the dangers of alcohol drummed in to our head like other drugs. A drug like cannabis which doesnt cause violence, addiction etc is illegal and supposedly bad yet alcohol is seen as acceptable but has much worse consequences. Rant over.

governments arent so quick to police drugs like alcohol and tobacco. lots of tax money on the line there....

**happy_highlander** · 7 April, 2012, 09:28

Originally posted by garry1312

Nowadays cigarette packets have to have all these warnings on them such as there addictive, they will damage your heart, give you lung cancer, mouth cancer the list goes on. Why do we not see the same messages on alcohol?? at the end of the day out of any drug cigarettes and alcohol kill more people than any other drug. More people die each year from smoking than heroin use, more people die from alcohol than heroin. Ok heroin can kill instant and in no means am I condoning the use of heroin or any other drug but were is the awareness about the misuse of alcohol, why do we not get the dangers of alcohol drummed in to our head like other drugs. A drug like cannabis which doesnt cause violence, addiction etc is illegal and supposedly bad yet alcohol is seen as acceptable but has much worse consequences. Rant over.

Haha told you your posts would start to get longer, well done on another clear day and by the content if this post you are well in the way recovery as your feelings about alcohol have clearly changed. This is what I was on about earlier not only does it have almost no warnings, it is encouraged. almost all of us have been introduced to alcohol by family members, yes you are told to drink sensibly but that's usually just so you don't make tw@ of yourself not because you might become addicted to it.

**cactikid** · 8 April, 2012, 10:18

looking good m8 i hope you have a great easter and enjoy loads of chocolate eggs,onwards and upwards you will go.

**lagerland** · 8 April, 2012, 10:30

Keep at it gaz have a good one mate hold in there be lucky m8.................

**Bulld0g** · 8 April, 2012, 22:38

How are you getting on garry? Keep us informed and upto date m8

**garry1312** · 9 April, 2012, 13:49

Very close to ~~~~ing up but not going to mate just to many arguments going on that or having this or that thrown in my face which is making me want to reach to a bottle but I am not going to let it get the better of me

**Bulld0g** · 9 April, 2012, 13:52

Hang in there mate it will get easier

**jordigirl** · 9 April, 2012, 15:26

hi garry, wishing you luck on ya quest to ditch the demon drink,
sorry to her about all ya problems, and i hope you get them all sorted

, try keeping busy, but also relaxing when needing to,
also reading you lost your job, hope you have sorted out all the benefits you will be entitled to, you made not need money at the moment but it helps if its all in place to keep you from stressing about it later,
dont have much experience about alcohol problems so cant offer any decent advice,
but like rest of DK am hpe you get sorted, and am here if you need to chat

keep it up, will get easier and better

**happy_highlander** · 9 April, 2012, 16:34

Originally posted by garry1312

Very close to ~~~~ing up but not going to mate just to many arguments going on that or having this or that thrown in my face which is making me want to reach to a bottle but I am not going to let it get the better of me

Try and stay away from the stress as much as you can mate. I know it's not easy but it's not helping you either. Just explain to all concerned that you are not trying to duck out of whatever you have done and you will answer all questions regarding your behaviour in a couple of weeks, but just to give you a chance to dump the demon's before you can start to move on. Unfortunately the people that haven't been through this really don't understand the difficulty's you are facing. It is difficult for them to understand that you actually do give a sh1t which is why you are putting yourself through this hell, so that you can sit down and be civil without flying of the handle cause you've had a few or because you are chomping at the bit to have a few. If that means going and getting stoned then go do it and calm yourself down so you can stay on track, or just take an extra couple of them pills the doc gave you, either way will work.
Stay strong mate and if you need to talk you know where the pm button is. As you know I will never judge you on your past. Been there done that and probably a lot more to boot. It's not what you need at this time...The time will come to answer questions but it is support that is required at this time and if that can't be given then they must give you space, to deal with this, One day at a time mate and one problem at a time is the way forward....Keep it calm and keep it simple.

**garry1312** · 9 April, 2012, 16:34

thanks Jordi

am ok

**smirnoff_rules** · 9 April, 2012, 16:36

your doing great gaz ..just keep going m8 .. does your wife know wot your doing ?

u need to try and get through to her that she isnt helping at the minute by stressing u out

**cactikid** · 9 April, 2012, 16:49

i do hope she is keeping an eye on whats going on and not turned her back on you altogether,so keep at it for all your sakes.

**wayne123** · 9 April, 2012, 16:55

garry mate im reading your post and thinking that she must have loved you so much to put up with what she did right first thing only you can do something about it try this every time you feel like a drink think of your childs life with you not in it if that doesnt sobber you up nothing will as for the other thing when she sees the effort you are making who knows life seems bad now but leave the drink alone and i promise you it WILL get better good luck mate ps your childs counting on you

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