I was pretty much the definition of a high-functioning alcoholic. The only thing I had on my record was a DUI back in 2003 (my BAC was a whopping .25, I shouldn't have even been able to find my keys)! I never missed a day of work or any family functions, etc. When I finally had a breakdown this past June 22, it stunned my family, friends and co-workers. The biggest thing is, it stunned ME into finally admitting to MYSELF what I had suspected for many years, that I AM and WILL ALWAYS BE an alcoholic. One drink is too much and 1000 are never enough. It took me nearly 30 years to come to this realization, I hope it doesn't take ANYONE else that long. Next week will be 6 months of a much better, saner, sober life. The confounding part of all of this is that I had the key to recovery all along, I just needed that wake-up call to finally use it.