DH only usually drinks 3 nights a week, but on those nights he normally drinks quite a lot. One bottle of wine and multiple beers each night (at least 2 beers, often 3 or 4).
DH has recurring gout which I suspect might be caused or aggravated by the drinking. He is currently refusing to see a doctor about it because he thinks the doctor will tell him to cut back on his alcohol. I've told him that if he goes to the doctor they will probably prescribe him something, but he should also expect a bit of a lecture from the doctor because he is way over the limit.
I've told DH I think he's an alcoholic - it's causing him problems but he doesn't want to stop or cut down. DH doesn't thinking he's an alcoholic because he doesn't drink for most of the week.
DH is basically drinking 14 units or more of alcohol each night every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 14 units is the recommended amount for an entire week. DH says that nobody who drinks actually sticks to the 14 units. I think lots of sensible adults do or at least only go over it a little, especially if it's causing health problems. AIBU to think this? I am teetotal as I dislike the taste of alcohol so don't feel I have a good grasp on what other people do.