I think if I didn't start being treated when I did I would be alcoholic. I had started drinking every night before I saw the pdoc. I did still continue social drinking for a while though. Now, I don't crave alcohol at all. It's been about ten years. I might have a glass of wine or champagne at a wedding or other special occasion.
But over this summer I had a few drinks and things went south from there. So really trying to stay away from it now. I really think I was hypomanic over the summer.