I'm an alcoholic with a long history of brain injuries. Been sober 26 yrs. One thing I've learned from the folks over on the head-injury forum is that alcohol in any amount is unhealthy for us survivors of brain injuries. So, for me, that alone is reason enough to not mess with the stuff.

As far as my take on AA, I follow the third tradition here: "The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking."

When I share with other AA's, I do my very best to share my experience, strength and hope, rather than tell them how to work their program. I avoid giving advice unless I'm asked for it. I seek out people in the program who do the same.

Head injuries aside, AA states clearly that if one is unsure if they are an alcoholic that they may wish to go do more controlled drinking and find out if they can drink like non-alcoholic people. I add to this the sentiment that it is not how much or how often a person drinks that is as important as what happens when a person does drink.

Hope that helps some.