Why is drinking alone indicative of a drinking problem?!
Question:
Why is drinking alone indicative of a drinking problem?
Along the same lines, is it possible to be a problem drinker without ever having been a real “social drinker”?
Answers:
Drinking alone is only a warning sign, in conjunction with other signs.
And yes, it's possible to be an alcoholic without ever having been a social drinker.
Good info here:
http://www.aca-usa.org/faq.htm