nice to meet you padraic.the last time i had a drink (6th of feb) just 3 days before that i had been on a train journey for most of the day.it was one of the worst days of my life.i had cravings like i have never had before.i had been in AA amonth and it just came out of the blue.it was evil,i was down to 10 seconds a time at some point.and it went away at the end of the night,but lo and behold 3 days later i picked up.i only drank for 12 hours,for a chronic alcoholic of my type that is a miracle.i didnt want it to happen again,so i got a sponsor very quickly and got on the 12 step recovery programme of alcoholics annonymous.since that day nearly 8 months ago i have never had a craving.i barely think about alcohol,if i so it is fleeting.AA is not for everyone,just thought i would share my experience with you.i wish you well.