The other bad news is that as time passes FAB takes effect, so on the one hand the craving can continue and on the other hand the fear of drinking that triggered the attempt to stop in the first place is diminishing. Were my drinking years really that bad? Was I an alcoholic or just a lovable rogue who tended to drink too much? Surely this time I can control my intake? The combination of these factors is why, for many people, the longer they stop for the more likely they are to start drinking again.
