I guess I just find it a little frustrating that there are so many definitions of alcoholism. To say to someone who may be an alcoholic "only you know if you drink too much" is disconcerting considering most alcoholics live in denial. What does it take to get that slam in the gut you need to recognize when you have a problem? I mean I have yet to experience any real painful consequences because of my drinking aside from some minor physical ailments that may or may not be due to alcohol. Someone once asked me "Are you really drinking too much if it hasn't had any real negative impact on your life?" No problems with the law, with work, with my friends or family. I haven't lost anything as a result of my drinking except some small peace of mind. So now what?