Originally Posted by
doggonecarl 
Certainly. The difference may be in the degree of difficulty you have in quitting and staying quit.
Oddly enough, it was harder for me to quit thinking I only had a drinking problem. Thinking I could quit "any time," since I only had a problem, kept me drinking for 35 years. Once I realized I was an alcoholic, the decision to quit was easier. The quitting was hard, but the decision to stay sober has been easy.
That is a big problem for me as well, thinking I can quit at anytime when I know I cant. Ive tried and that hasn't worked out to well for me. Im thankful my spouse doesn't drink, he never does anymore and hasn't for years. One good thing is he wont be bringing any alcohol home with him. I told him Im finding it difficult to quit and hes being very supportive.