This rings so true for me as i went through a very bad phase of binge drinking about 10 yrs ago. I now do not drink at all. When i did,,, it started off (as i thought) so well. After going on anti depressants i was transformed into this social butterfly but went right off the ricter scale with drink and other substances. It took me down a rapid descent into trouble, getting involved with bad people and bad behaviour!!. I AM SO GLAD I EVENTUALLY STOPPED !!!.