In "Under The Influence" when discussing blackouts
Dr, Milam states tha they are a sign of middle stage
alcoholism
and that most middle stage drinkers are not yet willing
to quit.
This is on post 35 here
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...fluence-2.html (Excerpts "Under The Influence")
That seems to correlate with the BB's bottom idea.
JMO