Do you have a drinking problem?

The questions below will help you determine the status of your relationship with alcohol:

Do you ever have thoughts like these?

I think I drink like everyone else, but is this really normal drinking?

Once I start drinking, I don’t want to stop. Or I can’t stop.

I deserve to let loose on the weekends.

My spouse claims to be in control of the alcohol, but I don’t know. Am I married to an alcoholic?

I just want a glass of wine or two. Why do I finish the bottle most nights?

I work hard, pay my bills and take care of my kids. Why am I drowning in shame?

My marriage is a wreck. I drink to relax and ease the stress, but things seem to keep getting worse.

Alcoholics sleep in the gutter and beat their wives. I can’t help but feel like something’s not quite right, but I can’t be an alcoholic.

My name is Matt Salis, and I’m a high-functioning alcoholic in permanent sobriety.

I’ve had all of these thoughts and many, many more while debating my alcoholic status. The mental gymnastics were all consuming and…