I just started drinking alcohol about 4 months ago. I have taken it very slow. I pretty much only drink when I go out to dinner (2-4 times a month). I have 1-2 cocktails / mixed drinks etc... I have had a few beers, margaritas, daiquiris etc... I have gotten a little buzzed a couple times but have never been drunk.

Anyways, I'm just curious how much you drink, how often and what types of drinks you guys enjoy. I'm trying to get an idead of what's "normal". I know it's different for everyone but just want a starting point.

Thanks!!!

I've always been a social drinker. So maybe, 4 times a month and 4-5 beers/drinks each event. Not very much.

Seems pretty normal to me. My drinking habits are irregular. I might enjoy one or two light beers perhaps 2-3 times a month, 4-6 times a year I drink more, between 2 - 6 standard drinks.

I drink 1-3 a day. 4 or 5 on special occasions.

When it's not the holiday season I rarely drink. When I'm out of town on business I might get a little sideways, but that's about it.

I rarely drink, but like a beer or two when I travel or vacation.

First, I like your approach very much. And really, no one needs more than 2 drinks at any given time. More than that and you put yourself and others at risk of things happening you may regret later. I'm all for your safe approach.

For me, I may go several weeks without any alcohol. I don't keep alcohol stocked at home. If I feel like having a drink, I'll order something. My favorites are red wine with steak and a margarita with mexican.

Two weeks ago I decided a batch of strawberry daiquiries would be fun to try at home (I had never made them). They turned out very good and were refreshing since it has turned hot here. I will likely try making another frozen concoction sometime this summer.

No one NEEDS more than 2, but more than 2 sure can be fun... ;)

I might have a glass of wine with dinner, or a beer with friends, but I keep it in moderation. I also go through periods where I don't drink any alcohol, especially if I'm around Mormons as it shows them that non-members are capable of having a nice time without alcohol.

I've been home since mid-March. I still have not had the opportunity to drink, as I'm still <21. Let's go to college!

Once a month, if that. 100 ml of single malt scotch straight up or a dark, chewy ale. The bottle of single malt has lasted me for about 1.5 years, still a bunch left. I have a lot of problems, excessive drinking doesn't seem to be one any more. When I was a sailor, I thought as a sailor and I drank as a sailor. When I became a civilian I abandoned sailorish ways.

More than recommended, but meh, oh well.

I and most of the people I know are 'sample' drinkers. We don't have one or two specifics drinks, we just try a little of something. Likechampagbe and strawberries, white wine and fish dishes. Mostly in pairing drinks with something else.

Lol, probably the majority of new exmos who come here expect us all to be raging alcoholics, but I've noticed most people here who actually do drink, don't actually drink that often or that much. Because we all left so we could sin, right? So if we left so that we could win, why don't we drink more? (Snark alert)

Well. Too much by my own standards. I am trying to lose weight so I don't order any when I'm out anymore or by the pool anymore. But I drink wine or mixed cocktail about 2-3 times a week which is still too much when trying to get fit.

Maybe three/four times a month....exception being a family event - wedding....that would be several days in a row. I usually drink when out for dinner or at a bar with appetizers. That's it.....oh, and a rum and coke at home monthly for sure. Sometimes have a beer at a sporting event.

I'm sorry , but this question still sounds Intrusive. Do you Drink Alcohol? Do you smoke cigarettes? Do you drink tea, etc.... I have to drink a Shot Glass of 80 proof whiskey whenever my nervous system gets too nervous. I'm mean it's extreme. So, in order to relax, when sitting and trying be calm does not work, I have to drink a shotglass (or two) of 80 proof whiskey. Fuck those Doctors with their damn Rx pills for Anxiety. Alcohol is just fine when a responsible adult is drinking it.

Most days, I have two or three glasses of beer or wine. My physician has okayed this (he would want no more than two if it were hard liquor, but I don't drink hard liquor that often.)

I tend to drink in the late afternoon or evening when I know that I won't be going out again. If I know that I'll be driving, I'll keep it to 0-2 glasses.

When in doubt, consult your physician. But drinking a little bit every day is perfectly normal, if that's what you want to do. And if not, that's fine as well.

I drink beer and wine with meals, about three times a week. Very rarely more than one at a time.

Occasionally I'll have brandy or some kind of frozen drink.



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Not every day. I enjoy a cold beer (I love beer...especially dark ales, Belgium white and Guinness) or 2 on a hot day like today, but right now I'm drinking a huge mug of ice water....'cause I'm outta beer. And I enjoy rum & coke, and on special occasions a wee dram of single malt scotch....and wine with dinner on occasion.

Ron Burr



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Too much and too often, but I'm having fun!

This is probably not the best approach, and yours seems much better. I might give it a try.

I don't drink alcoholic beverages. It can be a problem - won't mesh with some of the meds I need right now.
I prefer ice tea or ice coffee.

Or maybe a mixed drink a week. Just something to go with dinner when I eat out.

At most, a few glasses of wine or vodka cocktails per week, but it really depends on my workload. If I have an exam coming up or have to wake up at 5am then I won't drink anything at all. And if I'm going out then, well, probably around 5 drinks as a conservative estimate ;)

I usually only drink on social occasions. If its just out to dinner or visiting with a couple friends, then I only have one or two drinks.

Maybe once every month or two I will sorta binge drink if we are going to some loud & crappy bar/club, house party, wedding or Vegas. I might have like 4 to 8 drinks during the night, and its usually just to get me in party mode so I can get through the night. I don't do anything foolish, but I feel like crap the next day.

I drink 3-4 times a week, vodka and tequila mostly, but I love a good glass of wine or three if I have it.

I regularly drink to get drunk, especially if I'm with a certain friend and we're watching terrible movies or even worse church videos. Unfortunately he now lives two states away, so we now have to web chat to get drunk together. It's great fun.

Maybe a glass of wine with dinner a few times a year. I would probably enjoy one more often if I had it around. I just never think about it.

I love beer but I hardly ever even finish one. I'm usually finished when there's about an inch of beer left at the bottom...then I pour it out

Anytime someone sees me do it they comment that I'm wasting it but I do it anyways

Sometimes I say that I'm just giving 10% to the beer gods :)

I don't enjoy the taste, so for me it's only to get a buzz. Maybe once a month.

I really like malt coolers and have a few a couple times a month. I also love Malibu rum and drink that 1-2 times a month.

I don't drink. Its just not my thing.

2 cups of coffee EVERY MORNING! At least 2 cups of tea during the day, and a glass of Red Moscata or a rum and coke at night on the weekends or when I feel stressed.

I only drink socially. If you drink, so-shall-I