Hi Mek ... your story sounds familiar, though it was over 30 years ago for me. Good for you for asking the question at this point! You might want to listen to this story about recent research into teen brains:
wbur.org News The Teen Brain: It's Just Not Grown Up Yet. Had I heard that years ago it would have given me a heads up. I was a good student. I'm a responsible adult. I didn't lose everything because of alcohol, but some things
certainly could have been better. I finally said enough last July ... I just realized the other day that this is the longest I have been without drinking since my early days of high school. Life's just better being present. (Future's so bright, I have to wear shades!) Good luck and keep coming back. The people on this site really helped me get through those times when I was "Jonesing" for a buzz ... amazing how those urges just dropped in from out of the blue. Cheers -- i.
