Originally Posted by
jerseytomato 
... I like the idea that I have control over my own actions. I mean I chose to drink so I can choose NOT to right?
Depends on whether you stopped "in time".
If you did not - all the logic, reason, diligence and tenacity in the world won't do you much good. If that does not make sense, keep in mind that there is no law that says addiction must make sense.