[Ninastar]

My generation is ****ed. They are too stubborn to care and too stupid to do anything about it.

Please note: I do not in any way mean every single teenager in the uk, I mean a majority of them.

[MTVN]

I think raising the drinking age to 21 would be a terrible idea, by the time you're 18 you're legally an adult, can drive, be working full time, have left home, get married, vote, serve in the army etc. etc. be a bit silly if you can do all that but still have to wait 3 years to be considered trustworthy to buy a pint in your local pub

[GypsyGoth]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

My generation is ****ed. They are too stubborn to care and too stupid to do anything about it.

Please note: I do not in any way mean every single teenager in the uk, I mean a majority of them.

I agree and it's scary to think that binge drinking is accepted as a norm.

Originally Posted by MTVN

I think raising the drinking age to 21 would be a terrible idea, by the time you're 18 you're legally an adult, can drive, be working full time, have left home, get married, vote, serve in the army etc. etc. be a bit silly if you can do all that but still have to wait 3 years to be considered trustworthy to buy a pint in your local pub

Raise all those things to 21 as well

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

Raise all those things to 21 as well

hadn't thought of that one

[InOne]

People take drinking far too seriously I think.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by InOne

People take drinking far too seriously I think.

Shame you're not one of them.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Shame you're not one of them.

You don't know anything about my life and what experiences I've had with alcohol. I have had to deal with addiction in the family for years. And I still do deal with it, maybe in my own way. It might not be the best but I always stop.

[Jake.]

Yes, drinking can cause death. So can crossing the road. I drink in moderation, have a few now and again, I'm not harming anybody nor myself, if you let yourself become consumed then thats different.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by JH95

Yes, drinking can cause death. So can crossing the road. I drink in moderation, have a few now and again, I'm not harming anybody nor myself, if you let yourself become consumed then thats different.

Never met anyone addicted to crossing roads, have you?

[Jake.]

That isn't the point I was trying to make. Abusing alcohol, fair enough it's a dangerous thing. But drinking in moderation isn't going to hurt you or anyone else.

[Shaun]

This is a thread about alcoholism, not casual drinking Jake

I've always been wary of drinking too much because my father was an alcoholic and it made him act erratic, and ultimately led to my parents' separation. I do occasionally have a glass of wine or cider if I'm having a night in, but that's really it. Obviously for parties and nights out I kind-of let my hair down, and drink a lot, but I only really go out maybe once or twice a month at most. I've experienced enough drama (losing my tooth, seeing a friend self-harm) when drunk to know better

[Jake.]

I know I was just on about moderation, and how if you keep it moderated alcoholism can be prevented

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by JH95

I know I was just on about moderation, and how if you keep it moderated alcoholism can be prevented

Well thanks for stating the obvious jake much appreciated.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Well thanks for stating the obvious jake much appreciated.

Oh stop being so bloody rude.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by JH95

Oh stop being so bloody rude.

Does anyone believe that some are more suseptable to addiction? Russel Brand is trying to raise awareness of treating drug and alcohol addicts as you would anyone with mental health problems as their brains are wired differently.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Does anyone believe that some are more suseptable to addiction? Russel Brand is trying to raise awareness of treating drug and alcohol addicts as you would anyone with mental health problems as their brains are wired differently.

I do believe some people have more "addictive personalities" and as such find it harder to do things in moderation.

[Lee.]

Working in a pub and having an alcoholic father, I know only too well the dangers of alcohol and how easily it can get a hold of you.

I've stopped drinking unless I'm having a night out.. it was becoming too much of a habit to have a few glasses of vino with my dinner or whilst watching a film etc. Ivr cut out caffiene too and the only things I drink are water or green tea... feel bloody marvellous for it too

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Lee.

Working in a pub and having an alcoholic father, I know only too well the dangers of alcohol and how easily it can get a hold of you.

I've stopped drinking unless I'm having a night out.. it was becoming too much of a habit to have a few glasses of vino with my dinner or whilst watching a film etc. Ivr cut out caffiene too and the only things I drink are water or green tea... feel bloody marvellous for it too

That's a bad sign isn't it when your 'social' drinking becomes 'antisocial' drinking. Me too funnily enough I love green tea, had some cola the other day and felt high as a kite haha.

[Amy Jade]

I think drinking is fine for a younger person, I drink every thursday and saturday and so do my friends and we are relatively healthy. It's more for fun than getting drunk though.

I am technically below legal drinking age but I can drive and I pay full price for everything like anyone 18+. I admit I do sometimes go too far and get smashed but a lot of people much older do the same.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by StupidHoe

I think drinking is fine for a younger person, I drink every thursday and saturday and so do my friends and we are relatively healthy. It's more for fun than getting drunk though.

I am technically below legal drinking age but I can drive and I pay full price for everything like anyone 18+. I admit I do sometimes go too far and get smashed but a lot of people much older do the same.

What makes you say this? Binge drinking is very dangerous stupidhoe.

[Amy Jade]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

What makes you say this? Binge drinking is very dangerous stupidhoe.

I just think so long as you're not going out every few days and getting so drunk you don't remember the night it's just fun.

I love going to a club, having a few drinks and a dance so why take away something I enjoy?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by StupidHoe

I just think so long as you're not going out every few days and getting so drunk you don't remember the night it's just fun.

I love going to a club, having a few drinks and a dance so why take away something I enjoy?

So, you're saying exactly what jake said this afternoon then?..again thanks.

[Amy Jade]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

So, you're saying exactly what jake said this afternoon then?..again thanks.

I won't reply in future don't worry.

[waterhog]

BB is watching and listening to all.

[Kizzy]

What are your thoughts joe?... Can I have them in a poem please