I found that honestly was the best practice for me initially Bob. It's not easy either - when we are drinking our default is to hide everything.
You cannot "confront" or explain away your addiction though. By being honest, i mean admitting that you have a problem - first to yourself, and then making an absolute commitment to do whatever it takes to quit drinking and get sober.
That's what I told my wife when I finally reached the decision to quit - that I know I have a problem and that I will do anything I can to fix it.