Welcome Krob.
I'm so glad you're here. I wish I'd realized at 24 what alcohol was doing to my life.
I was the same way - it was never one drink. Ever. To know that is one of the most valuable things you'll ever learn. Your life won't turn into a chaos filled train wreck. No, your post was not petty. These are things that are important to have out in the open and share. Others will benefit from your thoughts. We're glad you joined us.