> I've never really understood the whole "alcoholic vs. sobriety" thing. Is it not possible to "learn" to drink less?
I believe that it is both addictive and alters one's state of mine are what makes it difficult to simply "learn to drink less". I suspect that it is technically possible, but going sober (avoiding the addition) is likely to be a much easier choice than trying to control the addiction. When it is something that can impact one's long-term health as significantly as alcholism can, it makes sense to go for the comparatively easier solution of avoiding alcohol altogether.
I believe that it is both addictive and alters one's state of mine are what makes it difficult to simply "learn to drink less". I suspect that it is technically possible, but going sober (avoiding the addition) is likely to be a much easier choice than trying to control the addiction. When it is something that can impact one's long-term health as significantly as alcholism can, it makes sense to go for the comparatively easier solution of avoiding alcohol altogether.