Originally Posted by
walkingwithgod 
It seems that it has become just part of my afterwork routine. I am used to doing it. I guess I have to forget about how it happened and focus on how to stop it.
In your initial post, you mentioned all of the other "something to do's" you could be doing. So, in my mind, it's beyond that now.
Many of us started off in a routine like yours... drinking only after work, only on the weekends, etc. But I can remember when I first started drinking before work. Just a half coffee cup to take the edge off before the big morning meeting. It's amazing how I got here from where I was 6 years ago when I was 25. It's scary.
I like other peoples suggestions. Try switching up your routine and quite drinking for a month. It WILL give you a good idea of where you stand.
Good luck!!!!