Alcoholic and drinking in moderation
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Austin Texas
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Not me, and I found out the hard way after 3.5 years of sobriety. I made a decision to try and drink socially and after that first drink there was no stopping me. Luckily I was able to finally get back on track. I hear in AA some people are able to test the waters, and some successfully pull it off a few times, but I have heard too many of these people finally losing control again. Some make it back to AA, some don't. I think only non-alcoholics can truly drink socially. Us alcoholics know who we are.
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Originally Posted by greenteababe 
i think hardcore alcoholics probably can never drink again but it's all a personal thing.
rn i'm telling myself i can't drink anymore but if i'm being honest i think i might in the future. i walked past a bar the other day and my heart started racing which is pretty weird
rn i'm telling myself i can't drink anymore but if i'm being honest i think i might in the future. i walked past a bar the other day and my heart started racing which is pretty weird
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Fort Worth TX
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Originally Posted by FormerBeerLover
Once I accepted the fact that I cannot drink again, I found that I don't want to drink again. Acceptance is the key and we each have to find that within ourselves.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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My input, trying to drink like a normal person or drink moderately was a lot more effort than just not drinking at all.
Realistically, I could go out for a few beers and a rum and coke without going into withdrawals. It's the day after that things really go downhill.
Realistically, I could go out for a few beers and a rum and coke without going into withdrawals. It's the day after that things really go downhill.
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Once our brains have been "rewired" from problem drinking, I am convinced that moderation is not possible. Even pro-moderation advocates suggest that moderation is only effective BEFORE patterns have developed and altered the brain's neurological pathways. Sure, some may moderate for awhile, but ultimately moderation as a lifestyle isn't sustainable.
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Originally Posted by FormerWineGirl
Once our brains have been "rewired" from problem drinking, I am convinced that moderation is not possible.
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