Originally Posted by
foryoumyson 
I drink after work because I'm tired and I want to stay up and do things.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant...it actually makes you more tired than if you didn't drink it.
My guess is that you are an alcoholic and you drink after work because you want to get drunk, but you'll need to decide that for yourself.
Since your username is "formyson", perhaps you could take that to heart in relation to your drinking. Being a parent is a massive responsibility and it is hard work. I was drunk for a lot of my kids early life and it's one of the biggest regrets that I will most likely carry with me for the rest of my life. Fortunately I was able to realize how much damage alcohol was doing to not only me, but my family, and stop before they were gone, and I still have time to be with them.
Drinking makes things worse for an alcoholic, there is no debate on that subject.