[JockoManning]

I know an alcohol counselor that insists that more than 2 within 24 hours is indicative of active or looming alcoholism.

[xone]

I know an alcohol counselor that insists that more than 2 within 24 hours is indicative of active or looming alcoholism.

So it seems at the VA as well. There is no limit if you are home already, and on vacation.

[LonePalm]

For some of us one is too many and 100 is not enough.

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(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[meyer]

I know an alcohol counselor that insists that more than 2 within 24 hours is indicative of active or looming alcoholism.

Textbook definition - 2 or more a day is indicative of a "possible" alcohol problem.

Possible being the active word. I don't know about others, but I think that's a pretty weak definition overall. 2 beers while watching a ball game? A double before a dinner date? 2 Scotches on a Saturday night? 2 small glasses of wine during a meal? C'mon, that's not problem-drinking. Several drinks, often, yes, that's a problem.

The official definition is not very accurate. Some people do put down a good amount of alcohol, but have no real problems with life. Others, well, 3 or 4 drinks are a problem. Or they crave the drink's effects. Or, they're a serious problem for those around them when they drink. It's a much more complicated situation than just throwing a low number quantity on the number of drinks and assigning fault.