I try to remember that about 90% of people who drink alcohol do not have a drinking problem. Also about 50% of the population are not drinkers at all (these are U.S. stats). I believe that as former problem drinkers we are more sensitive due to what alcohol has done to our lives. When I was drinking I had a hard time grasping that how I drank was abnormal. I still have to remind myself that despite the prevalence of alcohol in our society most people do not drink like I used to drink.