" I know I struggle to control my alcohol intake when I drink and that drinking causes me to become anti-social, unsafe and a bad human being.Either way I know I don't want to drink any more but it is often a struggle to stay sober"
Hello, Letsgoflyakite! The above quote is yours. Non alcoholics don't struggle to control drink. Non alcoholics don't struggle to stay sober. You really answered your own question.
Add to that your parents concern. The only ones not concerned are your drinking buddies!
Yep! Welcome to SR! This is a great place for support and questions! Read some posts. You aren't as unconventional as you think! You are young, so you can avoid the problems that come later if you quit now! I hope you stick around!