How Much is Too Much?
I'm currently 27 years old and I have a real struggle with alcohol. I think I'm comfortable with stating that I was first addicted to alcohol my junior year of college. This is when I first started blacking out due to binge drinking and making very poor choices while drunk. Also, junior year was when I started drinking on the weekdays which I have continued to this day. Recently I have limited myself to an extent, I no longer drink hard alcohol and I try not to go over 9 standard drinks (although it does happen on occasion). But the fact is, I think I have a real psychological dependence to alcohol. I often feel that I cannot relax or have a good time unless I drink. I'm far better off than I was a year ago but my question is, how much is too much?? Is what I'm doing now sustainable in the long term or do those of you with more experience than me think I will continue down the rabbit hole in the future?? I'm quite certain I do not have a physical dependence to alcohol, and I never want to get to that point, but what are my chances? Any input would be appreciated.