There is no set timeframe. Some can hold it together longer than others. You won't even realize until it is too far gone. Trust me.
Yeah there really isn't no set time for alcoholism. It's more about not being able to quit it when you are using it and having an unhealthy relationship with the substance and that can happen pretty quickly.
Agreed. For me **** went downhill after being on medical leave for three months and drinking daily to combat the boredom.
Fast forward to now, ~30 days post-rehab and ~60 days sober, my only crutch is cigarettes.