[TexasCowboy]

"but that I have total control over whether to let it in my body again. That is a big difference."

Rob, you're trying to juggle semantics.

If you are an alcoholic, you won't have any choice about letting it into your body again, anymore than you have a choice about breathing.
Your body will demand it.

You have the usual fear of being powerless over anything .
I understand. I've been there.

[RobFromGa]

I said, "I believe that I am powerless to "control" (or moderate) my use of alcohol, but that I have total control over whether to let it in my body again. That is a big difference."

You said, "Rob, you're trying to juggle semantics. If you are an alcoholic, you won't have any choice about letting it into your body again, anymore than you have a choice about breathing. Your body will demand it."

I can't prove you are wrong, but I think I can keep from taking the first drink, but I know I can't control the amount after that.

I may be posting a thread in a year saying I was an idiot who thought I could keep from drinking, and if I am proven wrong, I will be the first to admit it.

I appreciate your contributions to this discussion and I certainly respect your opinions and your sobriety.