Welcome satnap! I completely agree with Jupiter about the whole progressiveness thing. It is VERY scary. My binge drinking over the years eventually led to everyday drinking. When you begin to drink to feel "normal" you are teetering on a very scary slope. I understand you aren't at that point or even close to that point, but odds are if you continue to drink over time you WILL get there. You have a wonderful opportunity of nipping this in the butt before it completely messes up your life. I wish I wlda stopped at your age. Good luck in your journey to recovery!