| How often does your boyfriend drink, and how much? These are the question you should be focusing on. When he drinks, will he get completely hammered or is he sensible? You say he drinks every time he goes out, but you don't disclose how often he goes out. I don't know about ye're situation, but over here it's considered perfectly normal and acceptable for a person of uni-going age to go drinking every weekend, as well as having a sociable can when they're with friends during the week. Perhaps you're over-reacting because, as you mentioned, alcohol was never a part of your life and your boyfriend's behaviour is new to you. Your boyfriend wouldn't be saying things like "You don't need alcohol to have fun", if he didn't agree with the statement. Like KillTheLastRomantic said, it sounds like he's just trying to make the most of his summer. Perhaps you should try talking to his friends and associates, and find out how often they drink. It's a possibility that he's being influenced. Casually bring up the subject of drinking next time ye're together, and ask him (hypothetically) questions like "Would you go a year without drinking?", "What better - movies or alcohol?", etc. I think once you develop a better understanding of what denotes alcoholism, you'll be more adept to handle your boyfriend's drinking. If it gets out of hand, be direct and confront him about your worries. Talk to him about how alcohol makes him feel, and how important a part of his life he considers it. Good luck.  | 
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