I am a happily divorced father of 3 boys. I am a marketing consultant and lecturer. I have been drinking like most people since their late teens and social life has completely revolved around alcohol. I drink excessively probably 30% of when I drink. I am well known to friends and family as an excessive drinker. I love and crave the euphoria I get from alcohol and hate the depression it causes. I have long been aware of an alcohol problem and have at times stopped drinking for a few weeks or months. I am a sociable person and would love alcohol to be less of a part of social activities in NZ.