Originally Posted by
firstymer 
I can't think of a SINGLE INSTANCE where someone has reported back, satisfied with their decision. Instead, those that test the waters of moderation inevitably (and I use that term intentionally), inevitably, find themselves drowning, right back where they were with their alcohol consumption. In many instances their alcohol use becomes worse than ever before.
This is a really good point.
I don't know anyone out there who has been like "MAN... sure am glad I decided to start drinking again!!! Boy, oh boy.... if only I'd known that moderation was awesome!!"
There aren't a lot of "celebrate moderation here" forums out on the Internet.....
Not too many books written on the Joys of Renouncing Recovery for a Blissful Life Of Moderate Alcohol and Drug Use......
Just don't.