I 'tested' myself a few times starting out.
A few months (not weeks) sober.
Went to my usual pub, drank coffee.
Accepted the plaudits and pats on the back
'Well done mate' and 'best thing you've ever done' rang in my ears.
For a few weeks.
Felt good.
One day i walked in after a 'bad' day at work.
And a large 'gas' bill.
And a few 'words' with my partner.
And i ordered a beer coz my head was shot to bits.
And everybody looked sad.
Then i had another, then a bottle a few days down the line, then a daily bottle, then hospital and drips and warnings and another detox.
It happens if we fail the test.....
Be careful.
G
