Originally Posted by mommy22

You'll probably get a different definition from everyone, but I honestly think that if you "need" even one a day, you're an alcoholic. I don't think one a day would necessarily be detrimental, but it's more the notion of dependency as a coping mechanism. Does he get headaches or nervous when he doesn't have it? Is it the ONLY way he can relax? I get headaches if I don't have my coffee every morning. I don't drink any caffeine for the rest of the day, but I still realize I have a caffeine addiction. If I don't get it, I'm moody and taking headache medicine. I think my husband (a recovering addict) would agree.