That has everything to do with denial. It can't happen to me. For me, having grown up in an alcoholic home, I decided early on that I would NEVER be like that, and I went into 20+ years of proving myself wrong. I dove in with my eyes wide-closed.
My first drink was at the age of 13. Weekends were made for Michelob.
I often wonder how differently my life would have turned out if I had received treatment at 19 after my first DWI.
For those reading these boards and feeling that this can't happen to you, I am here to tell you that I am living proof that it CAN happen to you.
And I am also here to prove that if I could get sober after the train-wreck my life turned into, so can YOU!
You don't have to be a low-bottom drunk to get better - all you need is a desire to stop. That can start very early on, so if you are here looking; it is probably a great idea to stop NOW. SR is a great place to start.