Our situations do sound similar. I am 46 and have had a drinking problem for 5+ years. When I quit I was drinking approximately 2/3 of a 5th of Vodka, not every night, but alot of them. I have NEVER drank at work. Vodka was getting to where it really made me sick (which in a sick way I welcomed!) My in-laws are alcohol pushers and they will tell me, "come on, have one, just one won't hurt you." Well, just one what? A drink - a 5th, they are the same to me and what got me here. I cannot remember my last sober week-end, but here we go. We can chat on Monday with our success! ! ! ! !