The other side of so called "FUN"

I realize that a lot of what I want to write about today isn't going to be very popular. I feel the need to put my opinion out there on this subject. I like millions of others occasionally watch T.V. I also find myself laughing at the beer commercials that run constantly. Then I start thinking about it, and realize that alchohol is really not a laughing matter. First things first. I am not here to tell people they shouldn't drink. That is your choice and your choice alone. I will not look down or judgemental on you that do. If you don't know my history at all, I am going to briefly go over it. I spent many years chasing after that so called fun. I've been called an alchoholic, druggie and man whore. And have deserved at one point all of those titles. I was a man of little character that would do anything to find that so call fun. And there are moments of pleasure. But it is fleeting. I have worked personally with a lot of people that have dealt with drug/alchohol problems. So what I have to say next comes from personal experience and from those close to me. When we watch those commercials of men and women laughing, drinking and flirting. It looks like such a blast. Gaining the courage to hit on that half-naked women. WOW. SO much fun! Thats the kind of life I want to live. Is it really? Lets look at what the commercials don't show. The dui's, the broke bank accounts, the suicide attempts, your spouse being beaten, illegitimate children. Being tied to someone you don't even like for at least 18 years because of that night of so called "FUN". The mysery and depression that comes with being hooked on a paticular substance. Loosing your car, your job, your family and sometimes your home. It's no longer fun but you have lost complete control and without even knowing it. You are in bondage to alchohol. I've seen woman say I can quit drinking when I get pregnant. They don't and that child get F.A.S because of the mom. Tom, your over reacting. Some people can control it and some can't. Really? Because most people act like they do to everyone around them, but are really a mess away from there favorite bar. Just remember there are always two sides to things. In almost every instance alchohol ends up having control in the end. So with that fleeting pleasure comes heartache and pain a majority of the time. I'm not telling you to quit drinking. Just give your self an analysis on where your at. Does drinking have any control over your life? Can I stop for weeks at a time, anytime I want? Does it cause emotional and financial problems? Do what you want, but I just felt the need to voice the other side of those commercials that show everyone having the time of their life. I have personally seen so much pain and hurt because of it that I choose and want to believe that I will never touch the stuff ever again. Have a great day all!