Originally Posted by instant

We cannot will or train ourselves away from our biology. People with drinking problems seem to have a higher capacity to develop craving and that underpins ongoing consumption.

The other thing that seems to go along with this is wether you do or do not like "like" getting buzzed. If you don't you are probably less likely to become a problem drinker/ alcoholic.

That's my theory anyway.

My opinion is that Moderation is too much work and I have never been able to sustain it. Sobriety is sustainable, gets easier not harder with time. In my experience sobriety is a much better way to go.