No, it hasn't increased the desire for alcohol. Just the opposite; it makes me want to completely eliminate it from my life so I can go on living "normally". But, I have to confess. I am on a 40 day journey to make this decision. I gave it up for Lent as a true sacrifice, because it means too much to me. And, I know in my heart of hearts that I will be better off giving it up for good - one day at a time. This site is helping me remain cognizant of the detriments of the alcoholic life. Now, if I and my doctors can beat my depression, and get my ADD under control, and I can think clearly, I pray that the right decision will come before Easter comes.
This site has had one detrimental effect on my life. I seem to have transferred my addiction to SR.