Has anyone gone from binge drinking and blackouts to moderation?
I want to learn real moderation before I leave the drink for good. I went from daily drinker to a very infrequent one, but sadly, now there is a chance I'll miss the mark because my tolerance is lower and my guard is down. So If I go past a limit, Hyde takes over and he is deprived and bored and wants to go party.
Fast forward I wake up with no recollection of the party. Now obviously this is not something that should happen, but I want to keep the infrequent evenings where I have 3-5 drinks and laugh with friends and everything is fine. I think mine is a psychological and behavioral problem more than a physical/biochemical one. For an example, it only happens when I drink spirits. I can drink more than intended if I drink wine, but I don't like wine that much, I mix it with soda and it really becomes easier to drink at a slower pace and stop. Now, vodka on the other hand, that's the drink I drink to get drunk. It is a matter of quantity, not a type of drink, but let's be honest - its easier to go overboard with some drinks than with others, just like its easier to overeat with chocolate than with broccoli.
What are your thoughts? Can a problematic drinker learn to moderate?