Well, I can see it was not a very popular question. And I understand why. I'm not looking for a reason to drink again. Just to understand why I am different. Why it's progressive for me, and seemingly not for others. Fact is, a lot of people party in their 20s, and go on to have no issues with alcohol later in life. If that wasn't true, nearly my entire college of 2000 students would now be alcoholics.
Honestly, Ski, I think you haven't known them long enough or well enough
I'm talking about some of my closest friends, that I've known since high school, or before. The majority of my life. And I know who turned Alkie (trust me; I've learned to spot a good drinking buddy). But the majority of my friends partied through our 20s, and I know they don't have that same "hole" inside as I do. I suspect that drinking will naturally diminish as people start families and get older. Just does not work that way for me.
Anyway, thanks for the insights.