I'm not aware of the nomenclature of the stages of alcoholism, but I guess I'm a binge drinker. Most of the time if I stop in for a few it turns into many.
Last year I quit without a drop for 100 days just to prove to myself that I could.
There are many leaches in the bar, but after years of being a patron I've met a few good people and it would certainly be a void if I NEVER see them again.
Money is a big concern. I pay my bills and invest in a 401k but other than that every cent goes to the bar. I'm at the point where the bad aspects of drinking outweigh the good.