Im going to be 40 in 2 months and i can honestly sat that i have never went a day without drinking since i was about 16. i know this isn't right and i am not trying to bragg but i always felt different and i liked it when i drank. Know i must say i am addicted and i drink at least 18 beers a day every day sick or not, got to stop them shakes, i do work and am successful in their eyes but my wife know's the truth i need 3 beers at 6 in the morning just to show up to work and look sober, plus the fact that i gamble every day doesn't help my cause. I wish you luck in getting it under control, as for me i just need another drink