I would think he has a problem. Maybe not a horrible one right now, but like Alan said, I too, used to drink to hide emotions or to sleep, and then it got out of control completely. I have almost 2 months sober right now, and I brought myself into the program with a little a push from some kind of unseen force =). When anyone even hinted that I had a problem, I had an excuse. I didn't want to hear it until I was ready. But I've known people in recovery and even went to a couple meetings years ago for them, before I had a problem, and I think the seed was planted. He may not want to hear it right now, or may not believe it, but whatever you and his doc say will plant a seed, and if he isn't willing now, hopefully he will be soon. I don't know if you'd be interested, but I've heard a lot of people say that Alanon helped a lot for non-alcoholics to understand the alcoholic. And you can definetly vent to us or as questions or anything you need, because we definetly understand. I hope all works out soon!

Rayna