There are so many different forms of alcoholism. Mine is that I can abstain for a week but then I just down upwards of a liter of hard over a night. Some people drink everyday. Some people drink 1 or 2 beers once a week. The problem with you and I is that we are past that point now. 1 or 2 beer does nothing for us and as soon as youve consumed it, youll start convincing yourself to drink more. It is in our DNA to drink heavy when we do drink. Moderation doesnt work for 99% of people on this forum.