I started with just a couple drinks every few nights. About a year later that had turned into a few drinks every night. Six monthes later I'd added far too many drinks on Fridays and Saturdays. Another year and it was any time I could possibly get my hands on it and as much I could. Shot or two when I woke up. More as soon as I got home. I even carried a little bottle in my bag in case I had a bad day. This was about halfway through my junior year of high school, so supplies were limited. I prefered whiskey but I would take anything with an alcohol content, including mouthwash at my worst moments. Now, a couple years after that, I'm nearly three months sober and really, really, really happy about it!