Originally Posted by Anna

Most, if not all of us here, have tried to moderate our drinking. It doesn't work for alcoholics. Once you have crossed the invisible line, there is no return. Attempting to moderate is exhausting. Stopping drinking completely is hard, but it can be done and there are so many benefits. Yes, you will need to make big changes regarding friends and activities, but if you look around here, you will see a lot of happy, productive people.