re: Alcoholism: Why it sucks.

It has been 6 months since my last drink (longest since age 14). Before these last 6 months, I was off and on for 3 years (longest period in that run was 3 months, twice). I drank something daily for about 15 years (not always to oblivion).

There are alcoholics and there are problem drinkers, though most say they are one in the same. Problem drinkers may only drink on weekends, but when they do it is usually pretty hardcore (don't just stop with 2 beers). There comes a point when your drinking starts to interfere with the lives of those around you, and before you know it, nobody really wants to be around you.

The craving for Alcohol goes against human nature. For example, (often used comparison) if you touch a hot stove and it burns you, odds are you won't touch that stove again. On the contrary, alcohol can burn you over and over, and yet, you keep going back for more?! Not logical. It is in fact, baffling.

THE single most difference maker for me was getting someone to talk to daily, to hold me accountable, a friend who I respected enough that I didn't want to disappoint at the end of the day by having to tell them I drank. Someone to get me through those first 5 months. After the first 4 months or so, it starts to become easier. But, there is no understating the impact that daily accountability has. Much love and prayers to you all.