I was out of control drinking and stopped completely over 25 years ago.
I have not had one sip of anything alcoholic for over 25 years. The reason is, if I say yes to just one beer, I will have a second, then third, then a six-pack, and then I will be right back where I was over 25 years ago. Several shots of Jack Daniels and a six-pack of Miller EVERY NIGHT.
Had I kept that up, I probably would either be dead by now, or close to it!
Yup, I don't miss it one bit. I don't care if people at my table want a beer or drinks with their dinner, I'll stick with water, thank you!
I won't ever go into a bar again, and I shy away from restaurants where I have to sit at a table near the bar. I notice it gets louder and louder to the point where I have to scream across the table to my wife just so we can hear each other.
LOL (I can laugh about it now) LOL