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Post by Bonobo on Feb 17, 2008 11:29:03 GMT 1
There are various test to find out about oneself. Here is one of them.
I took it for myself, changed my answers into bold.
Are You An Alcoholic?
You might like to take the following test, developed by the World Health Organisation. To calculate your score add the figures up in the left-hand column. A score of eight or more suggests a drink problem.
1.How often do you drink alcohol?
(0) Never
(1) Monthly
(2) 2-4 times a month
(3) 2-3 times a week
(4) 4 or more times a week
2.How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day?
(0) 1 or 2
(1) 3 or 4
(2) 5 or 6
(3) 7, 8 or 9
(4) 10 or more
3.How often do you have six or more units of alcohol on one occasion?
(0) Never
(1) Less than monthly
(2) Monthly
(3) Weekly
(4) Daily or almost daily
4.How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
(0) Never
(1) Less than monthly
(2) Monthly
(3) Weekly
(4) Daily or almost daily
5. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was expected of you because of drinking?
(0) Never
(1) Less than monthly
(2) Monthly
(3) Weekly
(4) Daily or almost daily
6. How often during the last year have you needed a drink first thing in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?
(0) Never
(1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly
(3) Weekly
(4) Daily or almost daily
7. How often during the last year have you felt guilt or remorse after drinking?
(0) Never
(1) Less than monthly
(2) Monthly
(3) Weekly
(4) Daily or almost daily
8. How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?
(0) Never
(1) Less than monthly
(2) Monthly
(3) Weekly
(4) Daily or almost daily
9. Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?
(0) No
(2) Yes, but not in the last year
(3) Yes, during the last year
10. Has a relative, friend, doctor or health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
(0) No
(2) Yes, but not in the last year
(3) Yes, during the last year
As you can see, I got barely 6 points, though it started dramatically, with 4 points in question No 1.
That means I am not an alcoholic.
Yes, I drink everyday. Wine mostly, but also a lot of beer. I drink vodka too but only with my relatives who visit us about 4 times a year.
I never drink whisky, gin, brandy and other perfume alcohols.
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 17, 2008 11:32:23 GMT 1
Hmm, it seems there are other tests. Check off Yes or No after each question then add your score at the bottom. Yes No 1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? 2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? 3. Do you ever drink because you are shy with other people? 4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? 5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? 6. Have you ever gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking? 7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? 8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family's welfare? 9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking? 10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? 11. Do you want a drink the next morning? 12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking? 14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business? 15. Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble? 16. Do you drink alone? Yes 17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking? 18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking? 19. Do you drink to build up your self confidence? 20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking? TOTAL 1 I got 1 point for drinking alone. Why is it treated as a sign? When I drink with friends, it doesn`t count?  |
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 17, 2008 11:34:39 GMT 1
Leo Benhaaker, a Dutch coach of Polish national soccer teacm, said in an interview: Poles are fools. They start drinking vodka at 10 am.
I think he meant Polish alcoholics, of course. I don`t know normal Poles who drink so strong booze so early.
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Post by livia on Feb 18, 2008 13:22:55 GMT 1
2.How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day? (0) 1 or 2 (1) 3 or 4(2) 5 or 6 (3) 7, 8 or 9 (4) 10 or more By unit they mean the 1/2 litre bottlle of vodka, am I right? ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 18, 2008 23:33:23 GMT 1
2.How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day? (0) 1 or 2 (1) 3 or 4(2) 5 or 6 (3) 7, 8 or 9 (4) 10 or more By unit they mean the 1/2 litre bottlle of vodka, am I right? ;D ;D ;D Not quite. Here is info on units found on the Net: Half a pint of 3.5% beer/lager/cider is one unit
A 25ml pub measure of spirit at 40% is one unit
One small (125 ml) glass of wine at 9% is one unitI usually drink a glass of 250ml of my strong home-made wine. The strength measures about 15%. It gives 3 units on average. |
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Post by livia on Feb 19, 2008 10:01:48 GMT 1
So the results of my test is - I am not an alcoholic! Uffff! How to say ufff in English I don't know.
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 19, 2008 11:03:46 GMT 1
So the results of my test is - I am not an alcoholic! Uffff! How to say ufff in English I don't know. You are not one now, but you may have inclinations which will develop in the future.... Ufff is Phew!!! |
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Post by Bonobo on May 26, 2009 21:19:30 GMT 1
This is one of the first topics in the forum. Shed a tear....
I have stopped drinking. I am very happy because I thought I was really addicted. I drank one beer or a glass of wine every evening (sometimes more). Yes, I attributed it to my problems with sleep, that a dose of booze let me sleep better, but you know those excuses - all bottle huggers use some, hundreds of them.
But now I haven`t drunk for 10 days and feel quite well. Do I really have such strong wills? I didn`t know about it.
PS. It helped that my home-wine supply had given out in April. And after a temporary booze shopping spree, I said: basta! No more money wasted! Another help is that I am so mean.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now I am looking at first seasonal fruit, strawberries, on stalls and dreaming of making home-wine again when cherries come out.
I can`t stop thinking about it....
Shit, I must be a wino after all!!!!
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Post by valpomike on May 27, 2009 4:31:43 GMT 1
God bless you, you don't need it. Not even wine.
Mike
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Post by tufta on May 27, 2009 19:43:01 GMT 1
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Post by Bonobo on May 27, 2009 22:16:37 GMT 1
This Bratkowski?? ;D ;D ;D Today I passed another test. In a supermarket I walked past shelves with beer and ignored it. I am strong and I started liking it!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jeanne on May 28, 2009 0:09:05 GMT 1
Today I passed another test. In a supermarket I walked past shelves with beer and ignored it. I am strong and I started liking it!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D I think you just want to win the title from your brother-in-law of 'Only Man in Poland Who Does Not Drink'!  (always looking for recognition!! ;D ;D ;D) |
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Post by valpomike on May 28, 2009 1:48:35 GMT 1
Don't fail, you know you can do it. And look at all the extra cash you will now have. Also, when you go to a party, you will remember what you did, and to who.
Mike
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Post by uncltim on May 28, 2009 1:54:46 GMT 1
Bo,
I suspected at one point in my life I was an alcoholic. I was counseled by a good friend that I was not an alcoholic. I was in fact just a drunk. When I asked him to explain the difference, He informed me that alcoholics go to A.A. meetings. Drunks do not.
-Tim
As a general rule, If you need a drink, You have a drinking problem. I myself had a problem and was blessed with victory! I hope the same for you.
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Post by tufta on May 28, 2009 8:39:40 GMT 1
Bo, read the whole article in Newsweek Polska please please please! As to Bratkowski - there are three 'these' Bratkowskis in Poland as you know. ;D |
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Post by Bonobo on May 28, 2009 20:27:33 GMT 1
Bo, read the whole article in Newsweek Polska please please please! Hmm, I read the page displayed on the site but with certain difficulty. I don`t like such style of writing. So, thank you. ;D ;D ;D ;D Yes, I always mistake Stefan with Piotr. |
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Post by Bonobo on May 28, 2009 20:29:59 GMT 1
Today I passed another test. In a supermarket I walked past shelves with beer and ignored it. I am strong and I started liking it!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D I think you just want to win the title from your brother-in-law of 'Only Man in Poland Who Does Not Drink'! (always looking for recognition!! ;D ;D ;D) Hmm, looking for recognition? Do you suggest I am a boaster? ? Bragger??? No, braggart!!! Bravado!?? Don't fail, you know you can do it. Mike, I won`t, I promise. Having your encouragement, I will fight till the end. Well, actually money doesn`t matter here. I am in for sth much deeper. I will also remember what I taught in class. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Bo, I suspected at one point in my life I was an alcoholic. I was counseled by a good friend that I was not an alcoholic. I was in fact just a drunk. When I asked him to explain the difference, He informed me that alcoholics go to A.A. meetings. Drunks do not. -Tim As a general rule, If you need a drink, You have a drinking problem. I myself had a problem and was blessed with victory! I hope the same for you. It seems I am not a drunk. Neither an alcoholic. Yes, I may have a drinking problem but I have just found out I am able to control it at will, whenever I want. And it gives me a lot of pleasure. It is a nice feeling to know you are strong and sanely in charge of yourself. ;D ;D ;D ;D PS. Guys, I forgot to tell you that there is a bottle of Red Label whisky in my house. I can see it in the glass cupboard in the living room. I got it as a present and it is still in its package. But I am strong!!! I won`t open it!!! I will never drink this shit again!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by uncltim on May 28, 2009 21:37:20 GMT 1
Good Man!
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Post by valpomike on May 29, 2009 2:01:45 GMT 1
We are all here to help you. When you think you need a drink, post something like photo's of hot Polish Women, instead.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on May 30, 2009 19:52:58 GMT 1
In Poznań they handled a guy who had 9% alcohol content. The lethal dose is 5%. www.tvn24.pl/-1,1602878,0,1,lekarze-nie-wierzyli--mial-9-promili-we-krwi,wiadomosc.html  |
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Post by Bonobo on May 31, 2009 12:51:12 GMT 1
I am not alone!!!
Poles drink less vodka
Polish Radio
25.05.2009
Vodka sales in Poland have dropped by one third, according to the Polish Spirit Industry organization.
In the first quarter of 2009, Poles bought 21,1 million litres of spirit products (a 75 percent drop in vodka, specifically) , which is almost 30 percent less than a year ago.
The sudden drop in vodka sales is a result of the rise of excise tax by nine percent since the beginning of 2009.
Beer producers also quoted a sales decline. In the first quarter of 2009, the sale of beer in Poland dropped by one tenth in comparison with the same period last year. Unlike high-proof spirits, the fall of demand for beer was not caused by higher excise tax.
"Beer sale in Poland has been decreasing since 2008," claims Melania Popiel from Carlsberg Polska. She predicts that, in 2009, the demand for beer in Poland might be even five percent lower than in 2008.
In 2008, the spirit industry lost 61 million zlotys (14 million euros) because of currency swap and financial recession.
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Post by jeanne on May 31, 2009 14:03:38 GMT 1
I am not alone!!!
Poles drink less vodka
Polish Radio
25.05.2009
Vodka sales in Poland have dropped by one third, according to the Polish Spirit Industry organization.
In the first quarter of 2009, Poles bought 21,1 million litres of spirit products (a 75 percent drop in vodka, specifically) , which is almost 30 percent less than a year ago.
The sudden drop in vodka sales is a result of the rise of excise tax by nine percent since the beginning of 2009.
Beer producers also quoted a sales decline. In the first quarter of 2009, the sale of beer in Poland dropped by one tenth in comparison with the same period last year. Unlike high-proof spirits, the fall of demand for beer was not caused by higher excise tax.
"Beer sale in Poland has been decreasing since 2008," claims Melania Popiel from Carlsberg Polska. She predicts that, in 2009, the demand for beer in Poland might be even five percent lower than in 2008.
In 2008, the spirit industry lost 61 million zlotys (14 million euros) because of currency swap and financial recession. My goodness...what is the world coming to?? |
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Post by Bonobo on Jul 15, 2009 23:17:04 GMT 1
I am not alone!!!
Poles drink less vodka
Polish Radio
25.05.2009
My goodness...what is the world coming to??Don`t worry, There are guys who preserve the dignity of the nation. A truck driver traded his truck`s fuel and cargo for vodka. He drank for 10 days in various drink bars in the country area. www.tvn24.pl/-1,1609933,0,1,przepil-paliwo-i-ladunek-tira,wiadomosc.html |
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Post by milbo on Jul 21, 2009 18:06:01 GMT 1
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 4, 2009 20:40:34 GMT 1
Poles drink more alcohol as they enjoy higher wages and have easier access to alcoholic beverages.
A government report shows that the average Pole consumes 20 litres of vodka and 130 litres of beer a year and the amount of alcohol consumed by Poles increases year-to-year. In 2001, the average Pole drank 6.6 litres of pure alcohol, in 2006 – 8.8 litres, in 2007 – 9.2 litres and in 2008 – 9.6 litres.
Higher salaries, cheaper alcohol prices and an enormous amount of liquor shops are the reason why the consumption of alcohol in Poland has increased, shows the report.
According to the State Agency for Solving Alcohol-Related Problems, there is an average of one liquor shop per 1200 people in Poland. However, in many cities and towns, the number of liquor shops is much higher. In the popular resort town of Ciechocinek, there is one liquor shop per every 49 customers and in the winter resort town of Karpacz – one liqueur shop per 14 inhabitants.
In 2008, an excise tax on alcohol earned 9.3 billion zloty (2.27 billion euro) for the state budget. Almost the same amount of money is spent annually on medical treatment for people with alcohol-related diseases.
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 10, 2010 20:18:18 GMT 1
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Post by valpomike on Feb 11, 2010 3:20:39 GMT 1
Were they off the job at the time? Looks like some hot cops, the women that is.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 11, 2010 21:42:46 GMT 1
Were they off the job at the time? Looks like some hot cops, the women that is. Mike Yes, they were off-duty. But drinking in state workplace is rather forbidden in Poland. |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 12, 2010 0:36:18 GMT 1
But that's O.K. the women look HOT!
Mike
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Post by tomek on Feb 12, 2010 22:11:19 GMT 1
This very bad. Police shows example to peoples, can`t drinks for themselves, it is unproper. I say this police guys should get punish for done so.
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