Originally Posted by
curiousfox 
But how do you know when it's a problem?
when you end up in the hospital after drinking....and do the things that you described....that is when it's a problem.
i think i detect you dont want that answer....and i can understand and relate to that as well.
for me the word "alcoholic" means something different than what it means to many others. I hear the word used a lot because people talk about it here and at meetings and in books. but i had to get over my "differences" of opinion in the meaning of the word.....and come to terms with that I had a problem.
we all have the choice to furthur develop our relationship with alcohol and become the definition that's in our mind.....i guess that's one way to get to your "bottom"
anyway ... great questions
follow your heart