Well said BigS
Since I've managed to stay abstinent my life has been really tough. But I wouldn't trade it for one second of my drunken past, ever. Most of my friends are moderate to light drinkers so they are progressing on life's path pretty well. There is one friend who I don't see often (he lives overseas) but every time I do he is drinking really heavily. Last time was early this year when we came back to my home after dinner. Most folks shared one bottle and as normal folk, simply lingered over the one glass. He proceeded to finish the bottle and then drank the next bottle solo. No one said anything but he stuck out like a sore thumb, constantly reaching for the bottle every 5 minutes. I realised that I must have been just like that too. As an alky, I have a sinking feeling about his drinking especially when he boasts that 2 bottles of wine is nothing to him. I do hope he gets to his sense soon.