Originally Posted by
doggonecarl 
Welcome to sober recovery.
So, all the devastation that alcohol has caused in your life in such a short period of time, and your only concern is being able to drink socially?
You can keep on hanging on to that fantasy, or you can start gathering the information needed to quit drinking for good. Recovery starts with change. Often times big changes that we don't want to make. For instance, skipping your going away party.
my concerns are somewhat career oriented, since unfortunately all of these outings revolve around a bar. Maybe I can get away with just drinking soda?
I know what you're trying to say, and I appreciate it.