Reading these does help me know that I'm not alone. I'm only at about 3-4 beers every night and have fought to keep it around that. Sometimes I'll slip up and drink 6-7 on a night during the week about once a week. Sure, I'm not drinking all day, and I don't think I will ever get to that point, but I do understand that I am an alcoholic. I've been like this for about 10 years now. Shit is rough man. I can't imagine being sloshed 24/7, and it terrifies me to think about if I would ever get to that point. It still does not change the fact that I am very aware that I have a problem. I know that if I keep this up I will be significantly decreasing my lifespan, if I have not already. I know some people would look at my intake and probably laugh, but you know if you have a problem and it doesn't make it any less serious than the guy polishing off a handle a day.