I realize now my AH has drank too much ever since we got together, but in the beginning it was mixed rum and cokes in front of me and he was able to function, talk, stay awake, it didn't seem like a problem. In the past few years it changed to straight vodka, hidden in our basement and garage. I never saw him drink anymore, I just knew he was passed out from 5:30 on and he smelled like death all the time, in addition to many other problems. I don't remember when he made the switch!