Hi Irondan, you are ahead of the game. I personally feel you should be commended for being so aware of your situation. Your situation is not uncommon but as you will find out around this site, can balloon into something completely undesirable and possibly disastrous. If you can handle your alcohol, good for you. But if you are worried about getting out of control, better to nip it in the bud now, than later. Later will mean detox, rehab, inpatient, lost wages, relationships...the works. I'm sure others on this site will agree with me, you don't want to go there. Good for you that you are aware early on.