Very good point Phil, I was doing 9 litres of wine and about 20 pints of beer a week - which saved me about £4,500 in the first year, that's excluding the other savings of damage around the house, damage to the car, painkillers, lost productivity - which probably doubles that figure.
Basically being sober, 30 pounds lighter and fit again, I can't think of a single reason why I'd want to drink ever again.
Deg.