Originally Posted by Algorithm

I can't speak for Goodfellas, but for my part, this thing organized my thought patterns around a perverse mandate to drink, drink, drink, all the while concealing its existence. Once exposed, it could be defeated.

A better question for Goodfellas might be "What is your present plan for your future use of alcohol and other drugs? Are you going to drink/use again in this lifetime, or are you not?"

In other words, what exactly is your choice regarding your addiction?