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I cant stop my alcohol habit. I have been born again since 1979. I was drinking then and I'm drinking now. I have a military background which doesn't help as it was a drinking culture. Am I an alcoholic? not really as i don't drink through the day and don't want it, just in the late evening. Do I have to drink in the late evening? Well,.. I suppose not really, but I just enjoy it so much. However i am always looking for ways to stop but always fail. Please don't flame me with judgments, its hard enough trying to stop. I am just looking for others who have struggled and overcome for inspiration, thanks in advance for any help, Michael..
 

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You may be binge drinking at night if you get drunk every night... but personally I have a high tolerance and don't even know when I'm drunk. I have to drink 6 shots of scotch to feel much. I don't ever see myself being "sober" as in never drinking again, but I want it to be infrequent because drinking every day is awful for your liver and causes cancer. Its hard because alcohol is the only thing that helps my depression and anxiety and I get no hangovers. But I'm at a point where I have to start taking care of my body... sorry this isn't much help but I know how you feel
 
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I understand how you feel Michael. I'm also an alcoholic for almost 8 years, I already attend some AA meetings, but still I can't resist not to drink. I tried to find some rehabilitation center that can help me through this, but I’m having a hard time to find a good one. Well, yesterday while I’m walking around the street, someone gave me a flyer about this recovery centers rehabilitation, I don’t know if it’s just a coincident since I’m looking for a recovery center or it’s just really God way for me to change. I will try to visit it tomorrow, hopefully this is the one that I’m looking for. Just always pray Michael, God is always with us.
 
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