Originally Posted by earlybird
I just cannot imagine myself or any of the alcoholics in my meetings I know, ever being able to drink normally, plus Ive never met someone who has.
Early, I haven't either. But many get forced to attend AA who may not be alcoholics, and are probably told they are, and are in denial, etc. Or maybe they are having some temporary success, and the other foot hasn't dropped yet. Or maybe some people in the early stages of alcoholism have a greater chance of returning to moderate drinking. I'm with you, I know I can't do it, atleast not reliably.