So, I've stopped drinking

[Hoofhearted]

I can relate. I was in the Navy for four years and started to develop a problem. But thankfully I was able to stop before it became anything worse. I mainly just stayed away from the "triggers" for so long. You mentioned its been 5 months. The urges should be gone by now... Mine lasted about a month and a half to two months. Now when I go to parties I just think of all the time I would waste by drinking just one beer. No point. but the key is to stay away from the things that give you the urges (parties, cookouts, and yes, even football) until you are confident you'll be fine with it.

My two cents.