[RickM]

If it interferes with your life then you may consider yourself in trouble. As to frequency, look at Europeans, it is part of the culture to have wine with your meal most everyday. At least that used to be the norm.

I had a friend/co-worker that had a very severe problem. Wrecked his marriage and his job. I'd often seee him at a park, in his car, during lunch alone with a paper bag...in the morn he'd say hello and the alcohol smell would knock you over. When he was at his worst I'd go over every morning to see if he was still alive. He'd be stone drunk at 7am. Thankfully he recovered, well last I heard he was doing well.

Another co-worker from years ago died of Liver problems. When they went to clear out his desk they found mouthwash bottles in every drawer....empty.

Docs, symptoms look to be very logical.