Alcohol is an addictive drug. If you’re at the point that you’re needing a drink around the same time everyday, that’s a sign you’ve been drinking a long time and developing a strong craving or a physical addiction. Hard to say which. For some, it takes many years or drinking to get to the point where you’re physically addicted, which means you have strong withdrawal symptoms when you don’t drink. For others, it may not take so long, especially those with a strong genetic component.

While ChatGPT is helpful you really need to educate yourself if you believe you have a problem. Study alcohol, see what it does to your organs, how it affects your mental well-being. Be knowledgeable about your issue. Go to an AA meeting. Get a therapist. Talk to someone who has quit. This is your body and your life. It deserves the extra effort of care and dilligence. Don’t just wing it. What you’re essentially saying here is you are powerless —or feeling powerless—to alcohol. That’s not great, my friend. Figure this out now. Love yourself enough to do that. I promise it doesn’t take long for things to spin out of control.