Can you become an alcoholic after just one drink?

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

It's possible. Some people can get hooked the first time they taste alcohol. It depends on if you have a addictive nature or not.

Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

Not unless the one drink is at least 6 gallons of liquor. Its just a urban myth. One drink will not make anyone and instant alcoholic

Answer by  Brett (7986)

You won't be defined as an alcoholic after just having one alcoholic beverage. If you never had another one after that, or kept it responsibly, than you can't possibly have a problem, however, some people are more prone to becoming an alcoholic, so it might open up a bad window.

Answer by  MandyDandy79 (47)

No, you cannot become an alcoholic after only having one drink. Many people believe that alcoholism is actually in your genes and you are already predetermined to later becoming one. If someone in your family is an alcoholic, then you may be more likely to becoming an alcoholic in the future.