if you use alcohol (or other destructive things) to deal with unhappiness/problems, then I'd say that's a problem, call it what you like.
getting support to stop is great, if your housemates are supportive that's a big step forward, but think about getting some outside help as well? Because no matter how well meaning your friends are, it's good to have someone with experience and someone outside the situation to help you and encourage the postive steps forward.
They could help you find more constructive ways of coping, just trying to stop/cut down without finding another way of coping usually doesn't work, because you still need to cope with your feelings somehow
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