He said 'I'm drinking on average 5 evenings per week...' This, for me, doesn't sound like someone with an addiction issue. You make some fair points but I was

He said 'I'm drinking on average 5 evenings per week...' This, for me, doesn't sound like someone with an addiction issue. You make some fair points but I was trying to give the guy a bit of encouragement that his problem is not so great that he can't just snap out of it. Apologies for any offence.