I was never a social or moderate drinker. I was a binge drinker, then stopped for many years. Now in the past year, I have relapsed a few times- binge drinking on the first relapse and everyday drinking on the second relapse. The part of me that wants to drink wants to get drunk everyday. I also tended to drink as fast as possible; I don't like the taste.
I really have not had tons of alcohol, but alcohol becomes my priority (above family, friends, career, etc.) when I drink.