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Kizzy · 17-02-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

I just looked at the first 40 seconds of that vid, I don't think I could watch it all. He seems to be an obsessive compulsive and an alco, but I hardly watched any so I don't know.

Sadly I think people doing damage to themselves through alcohol is socially accepted. Also people my age consume so much of it at weekends that they make themselves sick, their body has more sense than they do, their body realises that it has ingested dangerous levels of the poison so it makes them throw up.

It reminds me in a way it's like the people from the capital in the hunger games books, the ones who eat soo much and then puke it all up so they can eat more.

I think if alcohol was only discovered today, it would be made illegal or far more regulated, at the very least it would be treated with the same respect with give to other harmful poisons.

One of the tricks with alcohol is that one drink makes someone feel good, so logically they think that another will make them feel twice as good, but it doesn't work like that.

And then there is the alcoholic, the person who has an addictive personality who latches onto alcohol, or as they would have you believe alcohol latches onto them. Actually I think I'll stop, this post is turning into a bit of a rant

Such a wise head on young shoulders

InOne · 17-02-2013, 01:00 PM

People take drinking far too seriously I think.

Kizzy · 17-02-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by InOne

People take drinking far too seriously I think.

Shame you're not one of them.

GypsyGoth · 17-02-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzy

Such a wise head on young shoulders

The bit about the 2nd drink not making a person feel as good as the first one did, I got that from a documentary.

Jake. · 17-02-2013, 01:07 PM

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.

InOne · 17-02-2013, 01:08 PM

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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.

GypsyGoth · 17-02-2013, 01:17 PM

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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.

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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

Kizzy · 17-02-2013, 01:18 PM

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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. · 17-02-2013, 01:26 PM

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 · 17-02-2013, 01:35 PM

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. · 17-02-2013, 01:38 PM

I know

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

Kizzy · 17-02-2013, 01:53 PM

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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.

Smithy · 17-02-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Josy

have been hoping more people would realise the negative effects for years, it's never gonna fully happen though most people especially teenagers class drinking alcohol as something cool for them to be doing with mates at the weekends and think nothing at all about the long term dangers and effects it could have if it escalates out of thier control.

I'm not one to judge others if they like to have a drink though and I think drinking in moderation is fine but some just don't know when to stop.

Pretty much this (except i kinda judge when people do it every night)

MTVN · 17-02-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

Raise all those things to 21 as well

hadn't thought of that one

Lee. · 17-02-2013, 02:36 PM

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

Amy Jade · 17-02-2013, 03:58 PM

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 · 17-02-2013, 05:00 PM

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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.

Kizzy · 17-02-2013, 05:06 PM

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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 · 17-02-2013, 05:08 PM

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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 · 17-02-2013, 05:24 PM

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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.