You succumbed to the biggest lie we alcoholics face...the "I've shown that I can stop so it's okay to have a few" lie.
With me, I had so little control that no matter how much sober time I had, one drink...no, one SIP was all it took to lose all control and drink continuously into I "went to sleep" (ha ha...went to blackout-land).
Alpha, you've got all of the signs and symptoms of a classic alcoholic. AND you have all of the qualities make you a forever recovered former alcoholic. Your four slips are a part of your journey from there to here...important, essential to your quest, and now behind you.
Thanks again for your honesty and integrity. You are a success story!