I had similar statements from counselors and medical doctors.....but alcoholism is progressive and I could feel it pushing and my drinking was changing for the worse. Wherever the counseling or medical line is, alcohol was affecting me, my kids, my job. The big crash hadn't happened, but I could see it coming. I had to quit. So I'm glad to be here, sober, and life is better. I was a committed binge drinker. Glad you are here.