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Re:I am a successful software dev but I have a serious drink... by aestra on Friday March 28, 2014 @02:21PM (#7489016)
> I still drink sparingly and am not sure that makes me an authority.

Don't worry, there are a number of ex-problem drinkers that can and do practice moderation. Some can, some can't. Some need abstinence, some don't. Your experience is not abnormal.

Re:I am a successful software dev but I have a serious drink... by bobdvb on Sunday March 30, 2014 @12:49PM (#7496770)
I've skirted around alcoholism in my past, but once I recognised why I was drinking and asked myself why I was drinking I realised I could drink but as long as I didn't 'need' it.