Originally Posted by
Thepatman 
But if you are like me, controlling my drinking one night meant I could get plastered another night because I was ok with Alcohol.
I think this is why it took me years to finally admit I was what I am. As a binge drinker I could always justify it...."well, I WAS able to moderate last weekend, so I am sure I can do that again"
or "so what if I get plastered, I controlled it for months, so big deal...everyone's allowed to get drunk now and then"
LMAO. NO. not for me. The risks and consequences WAY outnumbered the benefits. Especially at the end.
Recovery for me, means stay the hell away from that first drink. PERIOD.