As for "control my drinking", yes, I don't think I wan't to abstain completely. I let it get out of hand when I am stressed. I believe I could do the moderation management type of program. I can go to a bar with my friends and just have 2 or 3 drinks (no driving, I never drive even after one drink) and stop. But if I am bored or stressed and alone in particular, I will get smashed, thats then the tons of vodka come into the picture. I just have to learn to avoid drinking during those times.
I hope that is okay...if that isn't, I understand, I won't discuss it.
As for my mom, no she isn't on here. She is prescribed the pain meds, and actually needs them, just over uses them at times (runs out of meds to early). She doesn't get high, but I think her body may be getting dependent. It just scares me.