Current Events > Can you suffer withdrawals from drinking if you're smoking every day?

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Doesnt really seem like it, but maybe Im just not drinking enough. Seems like a week straight, maybe a day off, then another week on... for months straight; should do it.

not that Im actively seeking out withdrawal symptoms. More so surprised it hasnt happened


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A day isnt long enough for it to kick off. My body is reliant on opioids. The 2nd day is when shit really hits me. The 1st day is mostly mental.

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The topic title confuses me. You quit drinking and are asking if you'll get withdrawl because you're smoking instead? I think i'm missing something.

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Its like day 4.

and we drink somewhat heavily when we do drink. Like finish a bottle in 2 days. not like were just having a beer after work.

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If your body is physically addicted to alcohol, the only things that will stop withdrawal symptoms are more booze or benzos, smoking won't do anything.

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lww99 posted...

Like finish a bottle in 2 days.

Oh honey.

Those are rookie numbers.

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DrizztLink posted...

If your body is physically addicted to alcohol, the only things that will stop withdrawal symptoms are more booze or benzos, smoking won't do anything.

Exactly my thoughts that led to me asking what i'm missing with this post.

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I didnt quit, just trying to limit intake.

sometimes we have bad weeks and we drink literally the entire week. Well take a day off, and then fall right back into the habit.

im wondering if smoking weed is somehow bypassing the withdrawal effects of no alcohol.

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lww99 posted...

im wondering if smoking weed is somehow bypassing the withdrawal effects of no alcohol.

No.

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lww99 posted...

I didnt quit, just trying to limit intake.

sometimes we have bad weeks and we drink literally the entire week. Well take a day off, and then fall right back into the habit.

im wondering if smoking weed is somehow bypassing the withdrawal effects of no alcohol.

Nah. Doesn't work like that. I mean maybe it's possible pot might help some of the symptoms of it like nausea.

It's probably either:
1) You never drank enough that withdrawl is a problem.
2) It hasn't set in yet.

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Weird. Youd think heavy drinking for most of the year would come with withdrawals.

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lww99 posted...

Its like day 4.

and we drink somewhat heavily when we do drink. Like finish a bottle in 2 days. not like were just having a beer after work.

I dunno then. But it's not always gonna be like that. Your body will get more effected by it as you get older and your body weakens. I can guarantee you can't just carry this out the rest your life. That's exactly what everu addict thinks before they get slapped in the face by reality.

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I dont think I can. Im 30 now, and sure its doing some internal damage.

the only thing Ive noticed is my tolerance going up

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

A day isnt long enough for it to kick off. My body is reliant on opioids. The 2nd day is when shit really hits me. The 1st day is mostly mental.

Prescribed or off the street?

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lww99 posted...

I dont think I can. Im 30 now, and sure its doing some internal damage.

the only thing Ive noticed is my tolerance going up

Alright. My intentions are good. This side of reliance sucks. And I'm on something that's way more easier to stay functional on. Alcohol is a whole other beast. Just be careful and done lean into it to remedy any mental problems.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Alright. My intentions are good. This side of reliance sucks. And I'm on something that's way more easier to stay functional on. Alcohol is a whole other beast. Just be careful and done lean into it to remedy any mental problems.

yeah, theres definitely some reliance. Like it just feels part of the daily routine now.

as mentioned earlier in the topic, weve been trying to stick to weekends.

but usually doesnt work that well unfortunately

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lww99 posted...

yeah, theres definitely some reliance. Like it just feels part of the daily routine now.

as mentioned earlier in the topic, weve been trying to stick to weekends.

but usually doesnt work that well unfortunately

If you're on the lookout, shakes are usually the first sign, especially in the hands.

Nausea is another but it can be hard to tell the difference between "hangover nauseous" and "withdrawal nauseous" at first.

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You drink a bottle of what every two days? And with how many people? Bombay, 3 people? Fireball, two people? Wine, 1 person? None of those are alcoholic levels.

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We usually mix it up between wine, whisky, tequila, or some 10% beers.


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How big of a bottle and how many people?

I used to drink a 750 of rum or Jack every night

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How many of you are there? It's important to know how much you in particular are drinking. If you drink a bottle of wine every night with one other person it would take years to develop a physical dependence. Of course, your tolerance would go up and you'd likely start drinking more.

If you personally drink three 10% beers each time you drink, and you do that once, sometimes twice a week, you're not going to develop a physical dependency without increasing the amount by a lot.

If you're going through a bottle of tequila with three or four people every weekend, you and your friends get comfortably tipsy on beer during happy hour every Monday, and you drink a bottle of wine to yourself every other Wednesday, you're still not close to the level of having real withdrawals from stopping. But if you drink that much, your tolerance will definitely increase. It's a step towards alcoholism but it's definitely not there yet/

Having a higher tolerance comes long, long before having a physical dependence. Higher tolerances lead you drink more. That's where things really start to get dangerous.

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Weed would definitely help lessen the shittyness of your alcohol withdrawals


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KiwiTerraRizing posted...

Prescribed or off the street?

Nope. Prescribed for my scoliosis. I actually need it. I can't do shit without it. But it's how I use it that needs to be fixed

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SSJPurple posted...

Weed would definitely help lessen the shittyness of your alcohol withdrawals

i could definitely see myself being less irritable, for example.

DarkChozoGhost posted...

How many of you are there? It's important to know how much you in particular are drinking. If you drink a bottle of wine every night with one other person it would take years to develop a physical dependence. Of course, your tolerance would go up and you'd likely start drinking more.

If you personally drink three 10% beers each time you drink, and you do that once, sometimes twice a week, you're not going to develop a physical dependency without increasing the amount by a lot.

If you're going through a bottle of tequila with three or four people every weekend, you and your friends get comfortably tipsy on beer during happy hour every Monday, and you drink a bottle of wine to yourself every other Wednesday, you're still not close to the level of having real withdrawals from stopping. But if you drink that much, your tolerance will definitely increase. It's a step towards alcoholism but it's definitely not there yet/

Having a higher tolerance comes long, long before having a physical dependence. Higher tolerances lead you drink more. That's where things really start to get dangerous.

it varies by day, but we can go through about 60-70% of a 750ml bottle in one sitting. Its just the two of us.


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Yeah. If you're talking about typical 35-40% alcohol, and you do that an average of 2.25 times a week, you're nowhere near withdrawal levels yet. Just be careful that you don't start doing a lot more since your tolerance has obviously gone up.

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Its not 2.25 times during the week. Its more like 5/6 days out of the week.

but yeah def gotta keep an eye on it.

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DrizztLink posted...

If your body is physically addicted to alcohol, the only things that will stop withdrawal symptoms are more booze or benzos, smoking won't do anything.

this.


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You go through most of a bottle every night? Like, you're buying another bottle almost every day?

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its not always liquor. But yeah usually buying something every day or every other day. Its bad yo

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trust me in that this disease is progressive and your problems are most likely going to escalate as long as you continue to drink. the farther along you get, the harder it is to quit. once you get to the point of physical addiction, it's really tough to stop. for over a year i tried to regulate / moderate my drinking and would do so briefly only to quickly fall back to my normal routine.

good luck in your journey, friend.

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That one day is your body starting to wonder where there fuck it's liquor is

By the end of it your brain is curious about why shit is different, GABA B is all screwy or something and wine and beer (booze you don't normally drink) starts to look better.

Finally towards the end of day 2 your body is kicking back hard against the lack of alcohol. You might feel extra thirsty. In general and for booze. Hots and colds are worse and normal things are getting irritating

Finally at the end of day 2, your body understands it is getting its beloved booze and all is well

This pattern over time though has made your body cautious and probably changes the effect the booze has on the first and last day to first day consume quick and fast, get drunk quicker. And take it in slow and long on the last day before break. Keep it in the body as long as possible to ready for break day again.

Or something like that.

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Oddly enough, I do feel really dehydrated on my off days lol

not thirsty for a drink, but just legitimately thirsty

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Ive been an alcoholic, even a pill fiend at one point. Never had withdrawals from either. But Jesus Christ can I not kick caffeine and soda. I try like monthly and the withdrawals are fucking horrible lol. Sometimes the human body is weird as fuck.

lww99 posted...

Oddly enough, I do feel really dehydrated on my off days lol

not thirsty for a drink, but just legitimately thirsty

Alcohol does promote dehydration.

daynlokki posted...

Ive been an alcoholic, even a pill fiend at one point. Never had withdrawals from either. But Jesus Christ can I not kick caffeine and soda. I try like monthly and the withdrawals are fucking horrible lol. Sometimes the human body is weird as fuck.

oh helllll yeah. Sugar/caffeine withdrawal is definitely worse for me, as thats the only one Ive ever experienced.

but I had a migraine for days, that I just couldnt shake


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daynlokki posted...

Alcohol does promote dehydration.

I know. I guess my point being, I figured Id feel that way while actively drinking. Not 2 days later.

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lww99 posted...

oh helllll yeah. Sugar/caffeine withdrawal is definitely worse for me, as thats the only one Ive ever experienced.

but I had a migraine for days, that I just couldnt shake

I lasted three days last time. I was literally in bed, drenched in sweat. Finally broke down and drank a soda, hour later perfectly fine. Ive been drinking Pepsi religiously for about 23 years. Drives me crazy.

lww99 posted...

I know. I guess my point being, I figured Id feel that way while actively drinking. Not 2 days later.

Dont notice it as much when you arent as sober.

Im getting to where I drink 15 12oz beers a day.

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daynlokki posted...

I lasted three days last time. I was literally in bed, drenched in sweat. Finally broke down and drank a soda, hour later perfectly fine. Ive been drinking Pepsi religiously for about 23 years. Drives me crazy.

i used to drink a ton of soda in my teens. Like go through a 12 pack in 2/3 days easily. Had to stop completely when I went into the service, and it fucking wrecked me.

of course they didnt want to hear it, obviously wasnt gonna give me any sugar or ibuprofen either lol

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WrestlinFan posted...

Im getting to where I drink 15 12oz beers a day.

Every day? Damn, dude. Be careful, homie.

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lww99 posted...

i used to drink a ton of soda in my teens. Like go through a 12 pack in 2/3 days easily. Had to stop completely when I went into the service, and it fucking wrecked me.

of course they didnt want to hear it, obviously wasnt gonna give me any sugar or ibuprofen either lol

You have to break a bone to get ibuprofen lol.

daynlokki posted...

You have to break a bone to get ibuprofen lol.

drink waterrrr

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When I was in benzo withdrawal weed made it worse. Like way worse

Cerealmilk posted...

When I was in benzo withdrawal weed made it worse. Like way worse

Does the same for me. I only smoke when I'm in a calm place physically and mentally.

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lww99 posted...

Weird. Youd think heavy drinking for most of the year would come with withdrawals.

What do you mean by heavy drinking?

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Giant_Aspirin posted...

Every day? Damn, dude. Be careful, homie.

Im losing this battle my dude.

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lww99 posted...

Weird. Youd think heavy drinking for most of the year would come with withdrawals.

A bottle in 2 days is not heavy drinking, well depends on the size of the bottle and it sounds like you're sharing it with someone else too. Heavy drinking would be like a bottle a day to yourself.

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So Im halfway there at least lol

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Weed helped me cut down my dangerous alcohol consumption. I never had any noticable physical withdrawls tho.

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