Originally Posted by
FightingIrish 
I know people who will have a couple of drinks, and then stop when they have had "enough". Sometimes they'll even leave half a drink behind unfinished.
I am not like that. My default is to drink more. I can sometimes stop myself if I really want to or need to, but then I try to arrange things so that I don't want to or need to stop.
I also drink when I don't want to. If I have an important work occasion early the next morning, that does not prevent me from drinking.
The two pertinent facts are:
1. When I drink alcohol, I develop a craving for more alcohol
2. I can't prevent myself from taking the first drink when I want to or need to not drink
For many people it takes a series of unfortunate consequences (DUI, jail, mental institution) before they become willing to ask themselves these simple questions. But the questions can be answered honestly without such consequences.
Tell me, would there be anything in this:
At home I've been known to drink a 2 beers for 10 hours (literally). Whilst out and about I would drink 2 beers in 30-40 mins depending on situation. Would situation have any effect on an alcoholic's habit in drinking? Or will his craving be the same across the board?