Do you drink too much?

**isuzurover** · 18th November 2009, 07:16 PM

I find the new Australian/AMA definition of binge drinking somewhat severe, and more extreme than other countries.

2 people can easily get through 1/2 bottle of wine each with a nice meal and still be <<0.05 - yet the average bottle of red is 8 standard drinks - so by the definition they would be binge drinking - even though they would be legally sober the whole time.

**harry** · 18th November 2009, 07:30 PM

err, hick, err um, pass me another beer luv [gonna get dead if she finds me calling her luv]
ahh, where's that red,
oh , so what if it took me an hour and a half to type this without any spelling mistakes, the wine doesn't affect me too much, but i know that the car is staying in the garage, until morning.
what were we talking about?

wheres india,
well get it intya!

**Vern** · 18th November 2009, 07:37 PM

ask ya doc how much he drinks, bet he doesn't touch it

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i guess they have to have a line to draw, it could be more directed to the tea totallers, not those that can handle it! Basically covering someones arse when it comes to too much is too much

BTW, i'm on beer number 5!

**FenianEel** · 18th November 2009, 07:47 PM

By all definitions, I'd binge drink occasionally and probably have more than 2 or 3 each night sometimes. Although I also often go for log periods without a drink.
I'm also undertall at the moment, but doing something about it.
Ridiculous 'definitions' of binge drinking or regular consumption, don't do anything to help people act or be aware of problems, they do the opposite.

Moderation and logic is the key.
None of which will be present at a Cricket Club reunion I'm attending Saturday night. I plan to be wheelbarrowed out the door, and it was that well planned that a 'breakfast' at 0800 the next morning is part of the function.

Rangier Rover · 18th November 2009, 09:16 PM

Well it took me three beers to pluck a gearbox out late this arvo with over 40deg heat. Does this pass as binge drinking in one sitting? To many variables here right.

If you feel off colour the next day you may have over done it would be my concern.

**rovercare** · 19th November 2009, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

If you feel off colour the next day you may have over done it would be my concern.

Like I do now? damn weekday sessions

Rangier Rover · 19th November 2009, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by rovercare

Like I do now? damn weekday sessions

Er,three hash browns and coffee please

**austastar** · 19th November 2009, 08:08 AM

Hi,
I love a coldie if i've been working and it's hot, but couldn't care less for it other wise.
I bought a few bottles back from the Bootleg Brewery in WA 5 years ago, only drank the last one about a year ago.
Haven't done much work, and it hasn't been all that hot I guess.
cheers

**Bigbjorn** · 19th November 2009, 08:49 AM

One thing you notice after you are married is that you no longer have to count your drinks yourself.

**Tote** · 19th November 2009, 09:28 AM

The only time I drink too much is when I find that there is an insufficient amount of Bundy to allow me to have another.

BTW having been associated with some alcoholics over the years I reckon that drinking more than 3 drinks in a session over the weekend is less harmful than having 2 every night. But that dosent have a catchy tag like "binging"

Regards,
Tote

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