How to tell when solo drinking becomes a problemIs drinking alone a byword for alcoholism, or is it better to enjoy the occasional solo tipple rather than bingeing at social events? When it comes to assessing problem drinking, it seems that number of drinks consumed is the most important thing to consider​​​​​​Solitary drinking has a bad reputation, but whether or not it is unhealthy depends on the context. Or is drinking alone one of life’s small pleasures — a glass of champagne in the departure lounge, a cold beer after work, a pre-dinner gin? Does drinking alcohol without the company of other alcohol drinkers mean you have an alcohol problem, or is it more nuanced than that — or is nuance just another word for denial? Where does the pleasure stop and the problem begin?

Source: Irish Independent May 09, 2024 19:00 UTC