How much do I have to drink to be an alcoholic?

Really. I have a glass of wine a night (or a beer, if I'm in the mood). VERY rarely do I have more than one glass or one beer. I read somewhere that more than 7 drinks per week is unhealthy, but I'm not sure where I read that. I come from a long line of alcoholics and addictive personalities, so I always try to be careful with addictive substances, but it's not always easy to see, because addiction sneaks up on you and bites you on the bum. Perhaps the mere fact that I am WORRIED about it is a good sign I should 'fast' for a while .. ?

Been gone too long...

Just realized I've neglected this for about THREE YEARS!! Wow... talk about attention span problems... Just last summer, I relocated for my last Army tour. That is a scary thought. When I complete this tour, I will have spent 25 years of my life (well over half) in the Army. I have still not decided what I want to be "when I grow up"! (haha) I basically plan to do what I always do... put off making any kind of meaningful decisions and see what pops up!