Thank you jstar! My poison is wine, I black out every time! I know the feeling of needing alcohol will pass but it's hard at the moment. I forgot mention that I just moved from Canada to Australia to be with my partner so a lot of the time since we've been here has been spent catching up with friends and family and drinking has always been involved. I have embarrassed myself in front of people I don't know and people who will one day be my family as well. I don't have a huge support system here which also makes it hard for me. How do I get my partner on board with helping me recover as he enjoys drinking as well (he does not have a problem with drinking, he is in control of it). Temptation is always going to be there so what are some ways to still enjoy myself in social situations without drinking?