Originally Posted by
DesertDawg 
When I was drinking, I had no problem heading out to a craft brewery or bar with friends after work, throwing back one or two, and having a pleasant time.
Then....hitting the liquor store on the way home and getting annihilated at home, by myself.
Yup, I did the same, sounds pretty common here. No worries about drunk driving, no making a fool of myself in front of friends or co-workers, no one thinking I was an alcoholic, but once I got started at the bar or restaurant, I'd keep going by myself at home. I'd even look forward to it while I was out, let's get this over with so I can get home and really start drinking. It's soooo nice to be done with all that crazyness.
