Originally Posted by
LaFemme 
Hi OWW!
For me, I took the label out of the equation...trying to decide whether I am or not an alcoholic is just leaving a door open for me to go back. So I tell myself it doesn't matter. Alcohol is simply bad, and I love myself too much (now) to swallow poison.
What she said! Exactly, what she said. To me, it is a distinction without a difference.