I wanted to start a series of articles where I can discuss a topic affecting my life without committing to an overarching idea or method, outside of a topic. I can change my mind, mature, evolve about this topic, and, given what I need to discuss, I reserve my right to change. To stop beating around the bush, I need to discuss being an aloholic, which I am. To start with the first part of what I imagine will be many in a series, let's start with the function and purpose of alcoholism.