Good question..... I haven't been successful at moderation yet. I'm at my third go around of quitting, and am on Day 50. I still have those conversations with myself *hmmm, could I go back and be more responsible*. When this topic enters my brain, I choose to put it on the shelf, and let it remain unanswered for now. There are too many things that I enjoy about being sober. For example, I passed out @ 9:30 last night, and for once it wasn't due to alcohol. I went snow shoeing for 2 hours and that combined wit the fresh mountain air kicked my butt. It felt great to wake up the next day refreshed.