# Does having a scotch and soda for breakfast indicate a problem? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 15, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642 "2003-03-15T19:51:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Badtz\_Maru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/1 "2003-03-15T19:51:57Z")
See subject. ---
**Author:** ![Earl\_of\_Sandwhich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/91b2a8/32.png) [@Earl\_of\_Sandwhich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_of_Sandwhich)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/2 "2003-03-15T19:59:38Z")
It does if you’re an air traffic controller. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/3 "2003-03-15T20:26:15Z")
I’d say it does, Badtz. Please tell me this is a hypothetical question? ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/4 "2003-03-15T20:54:20Z")
I think the fact that you’re asking indicates _you_ may think it’s a problem. Perhaps you better take a serious look at yourself and figure out what’s going on. We’re here if you want to talk. ---
**Author:** ![cherry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cherry)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/5 "2003-03-15T21:01:46Z")
I think it does, but it depends if you were say working the night shift and coming home in the morning and drinking than i guess it would be okay otherwise i think its not such a good thing to be drinking when you wake up. ---
**Author:** ![tunabreath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@tunabreath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tunabreath)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/6 "2003-03-15T21:05:22Z")
Yes! A bad problem. One should only have a single malt and it should be neat. no ice, no soda alki ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/angel_of_the_lord/32/2949_2.png) [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_the_Lord)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/7 "2003-03-15T21:15:04Z")
I think it’d depend on the situation. I mean, if, hypothetically, there was nothing else in the house to drink, and the water was broken–well, no. But, otherwise, it might be. And, well…if you have to ask about it, it more-than-likely is…unless you don’t know the whole story. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/8 "2003-03-15T21:27:28Z")
Sometimes I used to tumble out of bed (after regaining consciousness as opposed to waking up) with my head spinning. I’d check the fridge, and if to my delight there was still beer left, I’d drink it. Before work. And I thought that enough mouthwash and gum would cover up the smell. I was wrong about that, and many other things. I call that insanity. - scott evil, now happily sober 4+ months ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/9 "2003-03-15T21:37:19Z")
Is that the only drink in the whole day, or just the first? ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/10 "2003-03-15T21:41:03Z")
Well, it depends. But by and large, in our culture, a person who drinks alcohol at breakfast with any regularity is more likely than not to be an alcoholic. QtM, MD ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/11 "2003-03-15T21:45:42Z")
Yeah, a morning drink can help calm the jitters and shakes. Thing is, if you have the shakes to begin with, you probably drink too much, too often. I used to just take large amounts of Klonopin. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/12 "2003-03-15T21:52:26Z")
congrats on getting sober, **Scott**. ODAAT! ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/13 "2003-03-15T21:53:44Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by scott evil \* > \*\*I used to just take large amounts of Klonopin. \*\* I should add, I’d take tranquilizers in the morning whether I was drinking or not. Nice combo. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/14 "2003-03-15T21:55:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tunabreath \* > \*\*Yes! A bad problem. One should only have a single malt and it should be neat. > > no ice, no soda > alki \*\* Friggin’ A ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/15 "2003-03-15T21:56:35Z")
**QtM** : where have you been? 😉 Actually, I just don’t post about it as much as I did in the beginning. This is my second time around. I was sober in the program for a little under three years, then went out for three hellish years. I made it back to the rooms last November. 🙂 _Keep coming back!_ ---
**Author:** ![Badtz\_Maru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/16 "2003-03-15T22:33:57Z")
I don’t drink very often anymore, rarely enough to get more than a little loose. I got up today, and was thirsty, and the only thing that looked good in the kitchen was a scotch and soda (choices included milk and diet orange soda). It wasn’t very strong (two shots) and probably over-diluted, but it hit the spot. I did feel the alcohol’s effects, which is unusual for me with such a small amount (I weigh app. 320 lbs). ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/17 "2003-03-15T22:57:35Z")
Well, if you drank it on an empty or almost-empty stomach, it certainly would have a more powerful effect. But hey, be careful, will ya? IANA ex-alcoholic, but I know a number of them. Don’t go down that road too often. ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2003, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/18 "2003-03-16T05:44:57Z")
It’s OK to have a Scotch & Soda for breakfast…if right after breakfast you’re scheduled to go in front of a firing squad. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2003, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/19 "2003-03-16T07:12:31Z")
It depends… if the person usually has a normal breakfast, and one day thinks “I wonder what it would be like to have scotch & soda for breakfast.” Possibly not. if it’s a daily breakfast, and the person thinks it’s necessary to get through the morning, possibly so. I’d say it’s worth examining the motive and surrounding behavior in any case. ---
**Author:** ![scablet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/53a042/32.png) [@scablet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scablet)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2003, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642/20 "2003-03-16T07:18:45Z")
I don’t understand the stigma against morning drinks. I wake up to vodka and toast with some regularity, and IANA raging alcoholic. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-scotch-and-soda-for-breakfast-indicate-a-problem/161642.md?page=2)