"I don;t really have that problem cs.
Drink is a coping mechanism to me and the real bad times come with real life events"

Hi Jon, yeah I know that pattern - stress can inspire episodes of intense binging for people who have that 'switch'. Very similar impulses for people with with bullimia and gambling compulsive behaviours.

As said, if you have family relationships where there are old wounds waiting to flare up, why not rent a chalet on the coast for a few days and disappear with some good books and a camera until the season of family bullshit is over?