If you have actually admitted to yourself that you might have a drinking problem, then you are far ahead of most people with drinking problems. Ask yourself the following questions. Maybe you have not reached any of these extremes, but you sound like you are trying to save yourself from a problem t hat may be starting. You should test yourself. You can go to a bar with your friends and not drink.
People do it all the time.
Also, the Tulane Health Center offers programs that deal with alcoholism, New Orleans has local AA chapters. It may be fun to be sloshed with your friends, but it is not fun to be addicted to anything.