Originally Posted by
YoungTom 
Abstinence is really the only way to be honest for me.
I have tried on a number of occasions to tell myself I can control my drinking but I just can't.
I was a binge drinker and slowly progressed to waking up and drinking in the mornings and at work.
Tom
yup.
*raises hand*
If you would have told me even a year ago, that I would be drinking BEFORE work..I would have laughed in your face.
I now see the "progressiveness" of this...from binge drinking every few mths, to every few weeks, to weekends to needing a drink before work.
scary s***.