Hi allstar
I think if you can't stop once you start - yes it's a problem.
I had the same problem - I tried every way known to try and drink 'normally' - I never managed it in 20 years.
The only way I successfully dealt with the problem was by not drinking at all.
Thats a big ask - especially looking at it from where you are - but you'll find a lot of support here - you're not alone
Welcome to SR
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