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I hope its okay that Im here. I drink almost every day. Always beer, usually between 6 - 10 per sitting. Its not bad yet. I dont drink until 5pm and if I go a day or two without, I dont get sick or shake.

Ive had addiction problems since high school. My worst was 2003. I was on crack and completely psychotic. Ive also had problems with pot and acid. Up until a few months ago I was smoking pot every day from the minute I got off work until the minute I went to bed. Smoking a joint now and then is harmless IMO, but I get compulsive about it. Then I decided to stick to alcohol b/c Im looking for a job and might have to pass a test. Now the drinking's become a daily thing and to top that off Ive had run-ins with crystal and coke. I can already see that this could get ugly and I dont want to go through that again.

I dont think Im ready to swear off anything altogether right now. Ive tried AA, but It never felt right to me. Im glad I found this board. Its nice to know Im not alone in my plight. Thanks for listening.

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no your not alone and AA never felt right to me either...but It did give me a place to go too in the early days before I knew the difference between my head and arse...I think maybe you may need some additional support at this time as drinking is just a sympton of deeper emtional issues that most times don't go away untreated...

Welcome to our board! I hope you find much support here.

It's ok if your not ready to give anything up yet - you have made the first step and admitted it might be a problem.

Many hugs if safe!

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Thanks rainbowzz & mouse. I really appreciate the replies. Its nice to feel welcome and I really appreciate the support.