<human>: Summarize the given text in a few sentences.

I'm 21 years old and have been drinking since I was about 17. Within the last year I would say I've been a heavy drinker. It's been going downhill. I've been drinking a minimum of a 5th of whiskey a night for about the last 2 months. Everyday. 

I've half-assed tried to stop but it is tough. All I can think about on my way home from work is picking up a bottle. Sometimes I even pull into the liquor store without even thinking about it. I'm afraid to quit cold turkey because apparently you can die from just quitting when you drink this regularly. 

Advice? Stories?

Please save the insults and whatnot. I know it's my fault.
<bot>: I'm pretty sure I'm an alcoholic. I need to try to stop and I don't know the best way. I'd also like to know about side effects.