re: How many alcoholics or recovering alcoholics do we have here?

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Haven't had a drink since 2008.

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Good for you man!

I'm not quite in the situation you put yourself in but, I could see happening if keep going down this road.

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I've been through all kinds of treatment, been to jail, lost jobs, women, homes, done things I would never have done. I got married again, and she helped me to find something to focus on beyond myself.

Haven't had a drink since 2008.

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Add in a little prison time and this is me as well. I've posted this in other threads. I drank at least a fifth to a half gallon a day and a 30 pack. I always had a pint in my sock in case of emergencies. I tried to cut back several times and I would have seizures as a result. I was in a bad way for a long time. I got married in '07 and now have 3 AWESOME boys. Spent 17 years in the bottle. Last drink, September 2, 2008. For me, in the end, I had to get down on my knees and ask God, to take away my desire to drink. He did, just like that! I know this doesn't set well for everyone but it's what worked for me. There was a time after I quit when I could see a grey goose bottle on the side of the road and immediately taste it. It was somewhat scary at first but it's just the way my brain was programmed for so long. That has since gone away and I have no desire to drink at all. I don't even like the smell of beer anymore. I can mix drinks for my wife and hang out at parties. I guess some can look at it from this perspective, if the consequences of your drinking out way the benefits, then it is probably time for you to take a good look yourself and where you're heading. Of course, this is much easier said than done.