Originally Posted by
Lifewillgetbet 
I didnt read all the posts. But your friend is correct. If you think you may have a problem. You do.
I'm somewhat of a functional alcoholic. I don't count my days but Im National Director Of Business Development for a monster tech company.
Im a drunk. But I guess you could say I am somewhat functional. I would not have the career I do if I was unable to function. I actually did 3 degrees and an MBA. Hammered.
Its was a special scenario.
You will learn a bunch of information form SR. This site has been a blessing.
I suppose I always thought of myself as a functional alcoholic as well. I can only lay claim to having completed two degrees hammered. But I always thought that since I still managed to pay the bills, have a great job in the computer business, and wasn't living in the gutter that I was functioning. I do think the level at which I functioned went steadily down-hill over the years the more I started drinking.
These days, it seems like settling for functioning is a pretty low standard really. I could never thrive in life as an alcoholic. I want something more.