Originally Posted by
brynn 
The problem with trying to define ourselves as alcoholics( or addicts) in the future is that it tickles our AV because we are making assumptions that IF we drink again THEN...(fill in the blank).
To refer to or identify oneself as alcoholic isn't necessarily to define oneself as an alcoholic. I wouldn't think so, anyway.
And I don't assume that if I drink, then...
I know without a doubt that if I drink I'll eventually get drunk, and that I'll eventually become that drunk again. There's no assuming going on.