In response to getting better, it is a little sad to think of a social circle where not drinking will make me feel like an outcast. I wouldn't mind if people out there could maybe share how they no longer drink and they have fun and fullfilling social lives and lots of great friends who aren't telling them to do one more shot with them. Well, there is one member out there with pictures of his motorcycle...that seems like a fun thing to do. And I agree with Marius 404...I think everyone will try moderation...if it works then great and if it doesn't then it seems like AA and no drinking would be the right thing, either way, I think it would be healthy to have lots of fun and good friends that are not related to drinking.