Originally Posted by
slipped 
Fear. I'm afraid that if I drink, I will drink excessively and alcohol will consume my life again. I don't know if I could muster up the strength to quit again.
Good point.
From what I have seen by those that relapse
there is no guarantee that we can ever be sober again.
Some poor souls go back out never to return.
I have known many who died with a bottle in their hand.
Stay -- it's easier -- remember -- the war is over.
M-Bob