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