As soon as I saw you sign off with 'mate' I realised you must come from Australia Ruby. G'day.
For me, it was not so much the case my psychiatrist recommending moderation, but
me telling
him it was the only road I was going to take, and the poor b.....d had to comply. I gave him no option.
He was a good bloke, and wanted me to get well, so he hung in until I saw for myself. He could never have made me stop. That was up to me. And miracle of miracles, I did.
I hope you 'see' before there are no more lessons to be learned Ruby, it can become too late for the learning. I hope the the underpinnings to your drinking are resolved before that time, and you no longer having to exit stage left with the grog.
Sobriety is a much better life Ruby. I hope you don't leave it too late.
And I hope you're sober today. Give it a crack. Nothing to lose but the wheelchair.