Hi
I have rapid mood cycles and I drink when elated socially , its hard to control .When im level for short periods ( a week max ) I never drink in my house when depressed or elated , I don't eat drink alcohol or cravings for everything goes . My question is if I drink alcohol to the extreme that I want a buzz from it and it does ( or can ) ruin an evening as I like then to party , If Alcohol effects my life does that mean im an alcoholic ? however I can remember been on holiday a few years ago and not drinking but elated But now maybe I need help

Thank You

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