I think it depends on how much /how often you drink and if there is a particular reason why you drink. My 19 year old son's father was an alcoholic. He died when our son was 10, aged 52. Occasionally he used to drink in a pub, but it was nearly always alone in his house, with CD's playing in the background. I think if it is just one or two glasses then that is OK. But if you are downing whole bottles by yourself and if it is more than one night a week, every single week then be careful. Do you look forward to getting home and being alone so you can drink? Would you avoid people /answering the phone while you are drinking so you won't be disturbed? How long have you been like this?