Hi,
I used to be able to drink a lot in college. However, now in my mid 30's, I have found that over the years, my tolerance has gone down. The main problem I have is that when I drink (maybe once a month), I get drunk very quickly and make wrong choices about drugs like cocaine, which are really having negative effects on my life. When I am sober, I never think of doing drugs. I find it very hard to drink in moderation.
Is this what is referred to as alcoholism? Is alcohol my problem? I thought that if I stopped alcohol, then I would never do drugs. But no matter what, every few months, I fail and am back to square one. I'm not sure if giving up alcohol entirely is the right choice. If it is, then I will do it, even if it means changing my friends, social life, etc. But I just want to be sure this is the problem and not something else.
Thanks!