I sensed he was still trying to rationalize things and not lump himself into the category of an "alcoholic."
jada, i'd take this a step further and say that he is rationalizing not having to GIVE UP DRINKING for good - already the shock of jail and a 2nd DUI are started fade, he's had to take a good hard look AT the problems his drinking has caused, and i'm sure he didn't like what he saw. bit too much reality there.
so since he's not THAT bad, and NOT an alcoholic, for god's sake, then it just really isn't THAT big a problem. and therefore he doesn't really have to DOOOOO anything about it - like quit drinking for reals.
only took a couple days.............that's the infamous addiction forgetter app.