Use to have drinking issue since I was 15. Would drink constantly every single day and was slowly ruining my life. Would drink 2 bottles of beers every morning and then get even more drunk at clubs later. Got to the point where I wasn't doing anything productive in my life anymore. This lasted until I was in my early 20's. Parents offer either the choice of rehab, to stop drinking, or get kicked it. I didn't want to go on rehab the counselor at that time since I was still young and this was embarrassing for me. The counselor who was a family friend gave me one of their books and told me to read it. The book was called how to Give Up Alcohol created by Rahul Nag. For those interested this was the exact same book reviewyu.com/how-to-give-up-alcohol.html. So I tried it cause I was 20 at the time and was scared of rehab. After 3-4 weeks of reading the book I started lowering my alcohol consumption. I learned all the tricks I needed to overcome my alcohol consumption. I felt great, I realized their was so much more to life then just drinking my life away. I realized I have complete control in my life. I went to school that following year and I am graduating next year. As of today I barely drink anymore. I drink maybe once a month but everything in moderation right? Also had a gambling issue and that was probably the worst thing anyone can experience.
You just need realize that alcohol is nothing and don't let it control you. It's okay to drink if you can control yourself