Q&A: Alcoholism to sobriety, then later social drinking?
Question by kittenl182: Alcoholism to sobriety, then later social drinking?
I understand that alcoholism is a disease/condition and that it’s defined as a person who has no control over their drinking, usually combined with depression and that abstinence is the only “cure” (for lack of a better term).
What I want to know is, is it possible for a true alcoholic to reach sobriety for a long time (and possibly cure their depression), and later be able to control their drinking such as in social settings? Are there cases of rehabilitation in such a manner?
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Answer by Me K
NO…Too many alcoholics fall off the wagon and can’t get back on. I come from a family of alcoholism…on my dad’s side…I won’t go into this because it’s not what you asked, but let’s just say he helped DESTROY us!!!!!! I am the ONLY one who doesn’t drink and that is ONLY because of my son. I have to be the example he needs. I quit drinking 5 years and when he was young, started back occasionally…Occasionally got to be more often, until I “visioned” my son 10 years later, getting ready to go out with friends, and I said, don’t be out drinking tonight and he said, why not you do it? Then and there, I swore, I’d NEVER drink again!!!!!! Do I still crave it? YES!!!! Was I an alcoholic? I honestly think I was and if it wasn’t for my son, I would have my liver messed up and all the problems, my brothers have.
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