[Ghost On The Highway]

I am a former alcohol abuser, used to drink 30+ a week, most nights. At that point in my life it was definitely a coping mechanism, and very harmful. Now I've cut back to about 10 drinks a week, spread over several nights. I don't see anything wrong with your pattern of use. Alcohol is an anxiolytic drug, like benzodiazepines or others. Occasional use is generally benign, but take care that it doesn't become a chronic, escalating-dose condition. Just as with other drugs, you may develop a tolerance, but taking higher doses can become dangerous both physically and mentally.