Are there different types of alcohol abuse?
Yes, alcohol problems occur along a continuum of severity. The most common alcohol problems include binge drinking, alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependence (also referred to as alcoholism). Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of five or more drinks at one sitting for males and three or more drinks at one sitting for females. What to do when your child has been drinking? When you discover your child has been drinking, wait until you’re calm-and your child is completely sober-before trying to talk to him or her. Be sure you and your spouse are consistent in your reactions. It may be tempting to dismiss your child’s drinking as a natural part of growing up, but early disciplinary measures, such as suspension of privileges-may help avoid more serious problems in the future. Make the disciplinary measure meaningful enough so that your child can use it as an excuse not to drink whey they are around other kids who are drinking. How can you tell whether you’re abusing alcohol? Answering
