I definitely drink. Not 10+/day, but I might drink 4/day or so, on average. I'm still in my mid-to-late 20's, and wish like hell I could smoke a joint, but I get drug tested a lot. That's what happens when you do science for the government, because we all know that pot kills the science (HEY THAT IS SARCASMS RIGHT THERE).

Still, I don't feel like I "need" booze, there are days when I have zero drinks, but too many nights I find myself thoroughly bored with the challenges the world has dealt me, and drinking seems to reduce the level of complexity I require to be entertained/satisfied. I'm willing to admit that it's somewhat of a problem. What I really need is to occupy myself with a new self-imposed challenge, and I think graduate school is the answer, because my career (though it pays well) has let me down immensely. I'm in the process of applying to several graduate schools. The idea is that I'll be so busy solving problems and putting in lab research that I won't be able to afford budgeting time to drink. Whether or not this will actually work is going to be interesting.

This isn't some cry for help, because I'm very much functional. Hell, I just got a big promotion a couple weeks ago. Still... I'd like to change for the better, and I have been trending in that direction... I used to drink much more.

Anyway, Hubski's content usually requires at least some level of sobriety to digest, so that's nice.

And of course, any advice and/or shaming is welcome.

I'd like to page insomniasexx because I recall her making a statement about how Hubski is composed of "functional alcoholics". I know you're insanely busy, ms. insom, but if you could weigh in on this when you find the time, I'd be much obliged. :)

Edit: This seems like an appropriate place to advertise my experience... no, my expertise... concerning drug testing for marijuana. If you've ever googled information concerning this topic, you're met with links to forums where people with IQ's under 80 post nonsense about cleanse kits and purge methods. PM me if you have questions.

Jesus F-ing H, this is the most incriminating post I'll ever make, I swear to Jesus F-ing H, or the deity of your choice.