I feel like I should add that I used the term "drinking problem" because you had said you had been abusing alcohol. I'm not aware of a clinical definition of that term, but in any case it never seemed to me that you are an alcoholic. I was just thinking if you wanted to try AA because here in my part of the world, they have clubs and social events with no alcohol. But I accept your reasoning and if you don't think you have an issue that sounds reasonable. In my own experience it's just hard to find social gatherings that don't promote alcohol, so I've looked at the "Alano clubs" as they are called here, with a wistful eye. My husband being a musician, we have often been at events where everyone except us is drinking heavily. I find the idea of alcohol-free events rather refreshing.