Hi sandpoint,
This group is comprised of some of the smartest people on the planet, so you're in good company. However, if ones level of intelligence were a barometer of ones ability to stop abusing alcohol, those smart ones among us would not be here. We're all smart, but alcohol is a multi-layed foe, it hits us in the gut, smacks our head into the pavement, then kicks us in the groin, all while laughing out loud for having another go with it.
The only smart choice is to find a way to cap the bottle for good, at least for this dumb drunk. Just don't drink today, repeat as needed. Sounds simple, but it's sure not easy.