Originally Posted by
steve-in-kville I realize this is a recovery forum, and the vast majority of us are here because we are addicts, specifically alcoholics. But has anyone ever known anyone that was an alcoholic, and was able to "change their ways" and be able to moderate their drinking?
It seems the "success" stories are far and few between.
I think it depends on the definition of moderation.
My definition of moderation would be having a a couple of drinks, once or twice a week, with the occaisional visit to a restaurant and indulging a bit more. So perhaps a yearly average of 6 drinks a week.
I know people who drink like that, but theyre 100% not alcoholics or converted ex-alcoholics.
I do think its possible to drink less, i've kind of done that myself, but the problem is, the drinking pattern remain, i.e. I would still drink every day, just less. The drinking would still be my main 'hobby' in life, even though I drank less of it.
So whilst we can change the amount we drink, its difficult to also change the mindset if still drinking regularly.
If that makes any sense ...