Topic: C.A.G.E ALCOHOLIC TEST

Notes:  

• Difference between alcoholic abuse/misuse
• Fear is that we do not ever drink for the rest of your life
• Terry: Took a lot of tests when I was drinking, scored about 100% on the CAGE test – the realist test is I am drinking regardless of the negative consequences
• Our minds try to find a way to prove that we are not alcoholics
• Alcoholic: Someone who drinks even though it’s ridiculous (Family leaving, DUI, legal issues, work loss)
• No one gives a shit if you drink or not – you do
• You need tools – what are they?
• Alcohol is a depressant – it makes you worse
• Alcohol causes problems and makes you think it’s the only thing that does not cause problems

QUOTES:

“We have to literally take it off the table and say I do not drink.” – Marcus

“If you don’t have the first drink, you don’t get drunk.” – Marcus

 

 

TOOLS TO USE:

 

• Bring a drink you want (non-alcoholic) to parties (Open minded/honest/humble)
• Take 15 minutes
• Alcohol is NOT an option
• Not attending alcohol events
• None in the house – takes a while
• Stay away from places the sell it – or the isle
• Listen to talks