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My story is so typical, it could be a case study for alcohol counselors to examine. My thought processes were very typical
First, I thought that I was entitled to have some fun, that I was just having fun, and that people who indicated I had problems with alcohol were just being wet blankets.
Second, when I did notice that I was drinking a little heavily, I thought that I could "prove" that I was not an alcoholic by taking brief vacations from drinking, thereby showing that I was not dependent.
Finally, when I recognized that there was a serious problem, I was absolute certain that I could deal with it myself, without help. I believed I had the willpower and discipline to eliminate alcohol and drugs from my life, if needed.
The "if needed" part is relevant here, too. I was not convinced that alcohol and drugs were the problem, just my overuse of them. I thought I could control that use and live a life of moderation that wou
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