Do I have to completely stop drinking ?
We decide this together .
This will also depend on which programme you are in.
Do I need to be Alcohol dependent
Absolutely not.
We live in a culture where alcohol is everywhere and there are so many high functioning drinkers. However, you do not need to be labelled an alcoholic or alcohol dependent for alcohol to impact your life .
We do know that alcohol is progressive , so if you are a binge drinker now , or have a daily drinking habit , then ten years down the line , it is likely to be worse.
Before you reach the stage of being alcohol dependent is a good time to change your relationship with alcohol.