Hello. I've been reading a lot on this forum, and I think I’d like to share the reason why I’m really here.

I’m afraid my brother’s an alcoholic.

He hasn't bumped his car into anything. He hasn't picked fights with anyone while drunk. He hasn't failed to show to work because of hangovers. He hasn't wasted all of his money getting his booze. Yet.

His routine has been predictable for the last 2 years. He goes to work, comes back home, and then drinks himself to sleep. Or he’ll go out with his friends, go home and drink some more. I don’t really see him drinking since we don’t live together anymore, but can’t remember any time we saw each other without him smelling of alcohol.

Tried talking to him about it, but he will always give the “I’m not a drunkard, I just drink” response. Guess that’s true for now, but what really terrifies me is the thought that one day it’ll get much worse. I’m scared of the day when someone will call me and say that my brother has been involved in a car accident, while drunk.

I don’t know, maybe I’m just too paranoid. I would really appreciate some insight from other people here. Are my fears unfounded? Or am I right that this is something bad?