Here's my view. Like most things you tend to forget the negatives and focus on the positives. Unfortunately the positives of alcohol use don't last too long. The fact that they are positives to you, whereas normal drinkers don't need these positives, is the trap that takes you down. Remember when you stop drinking you are not "giving up" anything, you are freeing yourself. If freedom itself is becoming boring and dull, then use your freedom to add a bit of spice.