Religious counsel suggested that once I find the true root cause of my binges, it will be possible to drink in moderation.
People mean well but unless you have first hand knowledge iof addiction, it's really easy to give out dumb advice.
I started drinking for various reasons, but I developed a nasty case of alcoholism with it along the way - even when I fixed those underlying issues, my alcoholism persists.
I believe it's a for life thing.
If I'm right I avoid a lot of senseless self destruction...if I'm wrong the worst thing that happens is I never drink again...big whoop
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