Originally Posted by Eddiebuckle

On the other hand, from what I have been told by others in recovery who relapsed in small or large ways, drinking essentially sets the clock back and it takes months again for the cravings to go away. Relapse is not a "normal" part of recovery, and time does not make us any less alcoholic than when we were drinking at our worst.

Never forget your last drink... or chances are you haven't had it yet.