Originally Posted by
MaidenNZ 
Everybody thinks they know what an "alcoholic" is, but what about those who drink too much but fall short of the common definitions of alcoholism? Should there be a word that bridges the gap between alcoholic and non-alcoholic?
Article in the BBC today.
BBC News - Should there be a word for an 'almost alcoholic'? "Almost Alcoholic"
I suppose that would make you someone who can almost drink! As a weekend binge type drinker I initially struggled to identify myself as an "alcoholic". I have decided drinking became destructive to my life, and to have the life I want, I cannot drink at all. That's all that matters to me.