Now that I’m sober is having a beer a relapse?

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#1

Now that I’m sober is having a beer a relapse?

#2

Yes

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#3

Sure is my friend... don't do it... not even once.

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#4

Lapse. Just don’t do it

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#5

Thank you for your insight.

#6

It depends why are you drinking the beer is it for the high or is it because you’re escaping or is it just to drink figure that out

#8

Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#9

That depends. Are you sober as a hobby or because you have a problem with stopping?
If you just don't want to drink and don't have an issue stopping then perhaps a beer isn't the end of the world. However, if you have the trouble stopping like most of us, then yes 1 beer would be a relapse.

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#10

I agree with Steve. Problem for me was never A beer. It was that the one beer would be lonely so it had to have friends.

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#11

1 is too many….. you know the rest. Stay strong

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#12

Has alcohol caused problems in You life on a regular basis? If so than Yes.

#13

Keep it simple.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crazy_face:

#14

Seriously? This ain’t kindergarten sobriety class.

#15

If you’re asking for permission try a bartender not a recovery support app. I don’t drink beer. Never had a problem with beer. My sobriety works with a baseline of no booze and no drugs. If I have just a little wine or cocaine or just a bit of oxy is that okay? What if I drink a splash of mouth wash?? Ducking ridiculous

#16

It’s like asking is it okay for me to take just one hit on a crack pipe? Why risk it? If you’re a “normal” drinker, sure a beer is fine, but if you’re here I’m guessing that’s not the case and one will usually lead you down a slippery slope. I’ve finally learned that I’m an alcoholic and can NEVER drink again. Wishing you well.

#17

1 beer is too many and 1000 is not enough…

#18

Yep

#19

That's a good way to describe it.

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#20

Is that your DoC? Is your goal to live with 100% sobriety, or to have some other form of recovery? Intentions also matter. Why do you want one? Or did you already? There’s a slip, lapse, or relapse. Recovery is personal, knowing what it means to you is a good place to start.

#21

Play it forward. You have your answer