You're absolutely right, UpDownAround. I went to my first AA meeting when I was 20. Since then I've had several bouts of prolonged sobriety, but certainly had a serious problem right out of the shoots. I could never have had "just a few" at any point in my life; I got thoroughly trashed the FIRST time I drank. This past time I didn't sober up until I was in my 40's (I'm 56 now). I know I can never drink like a "normie," which probably makes my job of staying sober somewhat easier in some ways. I still know I'm capable of going back out, but over 30 years of bad experiences are a good teacher. For me, however, I still have to take it one day at a time. Thanks for the clarification!