genediesel t1_jegm7w6 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:35 PM

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3 12 packs a week isn't even a lot for what most heavy drinkers would consider a heavy drinker. Just FYI. Heavy drinkers are like 8+ beers a night.

Alcoholhelps t1_jegnuhl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:46 PM

At my worst I was…..18-24 a day….every day…(even work days.

RunForrestRun t1_jegrcd1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:11 PM

My bad, I didn't know that heavy drinker had a defined level. I was drinking amounts detrimental to my mental and physical health, but not drinking quite as much as the heaviest of drinkers.

jimbolikescr t1_jegzc3t wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:11 PM

It's just that 3 12 packs a week still seems like it takes some level of self control and I think typically people assume alcoholics are powerless to their addiction. But I'm happy for you!