I think that admitting you have a problem is always hard and addiction is an illness at the end of the day. For me, it's how I feel after drinking that makes me feel bad. I am a binge weekend drinker and I can go weeks without a drink, but once I start I can't seem to stop. Do I have a problem? Yes! Am I embarrassed? Yes! Will I get better, well I am working towards it, but admitting the problem is the first step.