Life hack: Put vodka in a cough syrup bottle so you can do shots at work. As a bonus, everyone will think you're ill and stay away from you.
Worked with a chap (functioning alcoholic) who used to do this although it wasn't always a medicine bottle. Took a while for colleagues and Management to work out!!
Now aged 75 and recovering from cancer,i often wonder about people i have lost.Maybe i was too young at the time to be a guide.