Smoking & Drinking add up to big bucks

[boosami]

I've known people who routinely drink a 6-pack every night, if the partner does too it might get to 4-5 units more a day. They're high-functioning - meaning their kids aren't even aware they drink (waiting until kids are in bed, disposing of bottles, etc).
They never miss a day's work.

Just because someone is high-functioning does not mean they aren't an alcoholic, or that it isn't harming their health. I believe the official recommendation from most health agencies is that it is unhealthy for a typical person to drink more than two standard alcoholic drinks a day. Drinking more doesn't make you an automatic alcoholic, but it may not be good for your health. I don't know the "official" guidelines for alcoholism, other than it is a dependency on alcohol.

Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines (LRDG) Website

[PrincessPerky]

Great to hear the family is doing well!