Thanks LPL,
I am wondering about telling others because from my understanding of RR the onus is on the person addicted to face themselves, and not involving other people with the decision to quit. Of course one does have to offer an explanation of why one isn't drinking but it's easier to be vague and say things like 'I'm on a diet', 'Just taking a break for a few weeks, months etc'. Then you don't have to go into detail about the level of change that's been undertaken. I agree someone who quits will inevitably create discomfort for those who also worry about their problem. I guess my concern is that if I'm 'recovered' as opposed to 'in recovery' then the whole issue is kind of irrelevant...? Perhaps Terminally Unique if he/she is reading this could shed some insight??!