Is it considered alcoholism to have a beer a night?!
Question:
Is it considered alcoholism to have a beer a night?
I usually drink one beer a night and if I dont have beer I dont drink and its no big deal. What effect will this have on my liver?
Answers:
Alcoholism is not being able to function with out it, or drinking into oblivion. One beer a night will not hurt you, but if you require it to relax or wind down, you could be addicted. Any alcohol will affect the liver, but with the quantity you are taking in, it should not have detrimental effects. My father in law is an alcoholic, for 40+ years. He cannot function without a drink in his hand. He starts at 9am and doesn't quit until he goes to bed. If he were to try and quit, he would go into shock and go thru the horrible withdrawals. I think you will be fine, but if you start to drink more, you may have a problem.