Did you tell your doctor?
Has anyone ever felt like they couldn't tell their doctor about their drinking problem/alcoholism? I think many people even in the medical profession are judgemental about substance abuse. I also hesitate to say anything sometimes because it could come back to haunt me in other ways (having a "record" of alcoholism meaning I can't get life insurance or certain jobs) Some people would say switch doctors but it's hard to do that when you've had the same one for most of your life.