Originally Posted by Terminally Unique

I've heard this pithy platitude countless times, always from people who have not seen their problems just 'go away', so how would they know anything about that? Most problem drinkers have racked up their share of screw-ups and destruction along the way, and everyone who quits will have to contend with that, in addition to normal problems that everyone has. This does not make them a 'real alcoholic'.