sign maniac, i have know many an "addict" that said the same thing you do)))))
like i said, IF YOU NEED(meaning you have to have)............. to indulge,........then its already got ya)))))
the best line i heard over and over was: i work everyday, dont beat my wife, raise my kids, never miss work, so what if i drink it dont hurt me...............so your right, a lot of people become accustom to being buzzed............as long as it dont interfere with their work/life, BUT ONE DAY..........
ALSO.......i never met one alcoholic.............that made it his primary vocation........TO BE A DRUNK........it just happened))))