re: Does drinking alcohol help you with your troubles?

I don't drink to ease my troubles. I have very few troubles. Great wife and family. Nice house, great career, and plenty of money.

Most nights after the kids go to bed around 8 I'll have a few beers with my wife and we'll watch TV and talk and stuff. She's an early riser and goes to bed early. I'll stay up and drink beer, probably smoke a cigar, and watch sports until about 11:30 - midnight. Drink anywhere from 8-10 maybe 12 beers sometimes. Wake up the next morning fine, bright and early, get ready and head to work.

By the book I drink "excessively" but it has caused me no problems. About the only thing I'll say is I'd probably be better off going for a jog. It would be healthier.

Alcoholic? I'd say no. I just like to drink beer. I haven't even had a beer in a few days. Will probably have a few tomorrow night for the NFL game for sure.