Do I Have a "Problem" with Alcohol?
By: Kelly McCray (she | her), LCSW Jaime works a high stress job and likes to drink a glass of wine or two in the evenings to relax from the day. Monica prefers to avoid drinking during the work week, but regularly binge drinks with her friends on the weekend. Since college, Kris reports drinking at least one 24-can pack of beer each week. Are they alcoholics? It may surprise you that the answer to this question is not simple. Perceptions of Alcoholism Although it is not uncommon to hear the...