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Are you an alcoholic? If you don't know the answer to this question you need to figure it out. Go to an AA meeting. They're free, anonymous and will help you find the answers you're looking for.

If you are an alcoholic you simply can't handle alcohol. Moderation will quickly turn to excess. Your life will certainly be adversly effected.

If you're not an alcoholic you should be able to drink in moderation. Drink socially only. Never drink alone (yes this includes while playing online poker). If you can't handle this you probably shouldn't drink at all.