Thanks for the replies guys.
I appreciate it. But to be honest, I don't think I'm ready to stop drinking altogether yet. I don't know if I need to. That could be denial, but it could be the truth.
I need to try and make more of an effort to control myself when I go out. I need to try it a couple more times at least, going out and controlling how much I drink.
I might be back here in a few weeks saying it didn't work and realising that I am going to have to stop altogether, but I'm not at that point yet.
Cheers. And good luck/well done to all of you