I admit that I voted “yes”. Let me explain. I came to SR seeking advice about a family member who was drinking heavily. I was worried because I have witnessed the devastating effects of alcoholism on many other family members. I am not an alcoholic and was a “normal” drinker when I found this website. By “normal” I mean four to eight glasses of wine per month. Since alcoholism is prevalent in my family and my son reached out to me about his drinking, I made the decision to abstain from drinking to provide him with a sober role model. I honestly feel great about my decision; however since most of my friends are social drinkers I use SR as a source of support. I haven’t had anything to drink in weeks, but I know I couldn’t have done it without SR. There’s just too much temptation in my life.
I voted yes because I can drink in moderation, I just no longer want to.