It might sound terribly old-fashioned, but I think there is something to be said about "moderation". Why does it have to be either binge-drinking and having a hangover the next day or abstaining from alcohol completely? I drink on average about 3-4 bottles of beer and the occasional glass of wine over a week, and I was never "really" drunk (to the point of losing control or forgetting what happened) my whole life. Yes, maybe the alcohol has a negative effect even at relatively small doses, but so do other things that are far less enjoyable (e.g. the fumes from the cars passing by my office window).
EDIT: I realize that when you have a drinking problem where drinking one beer inevitably leads to drinking x more, it's probably easier to stop completely. I guess I was just reacting to the feeling of guilt - I'm not sure hating yourself for not being "strong" enough is helpful in this situation. Of course getting comfortable with what you are currently doing isn't good advice either...
Rob, i mean this with the greatest respect, but when someone approaches you with a worry about drinking too much, saying 'have you tried just drinking less, i don't drink as much as you and its fine' is really truly awful advice to give.
EDIT: I realize that when you have a drinking problem where drinking one beer inevitably leads to drinking x more, it's probably easier to stop completely. I guess I was just reacting to the feeling of guilt - I'm not sure hating yourself for not being "strong" enough is helpful in this situation. Of course getting comfortable with what you are currently doing isn't good advice either...