I love a drink and not ashamed to admit it....
It helps me relax and unwind. It sometimes gives me dutch courage when needed and ive really enjoyed myself on nights out when ive been suitable lubed up.
But I can stop and do stop and limit myself all the time because I know sustained or volume drinking isnt good. I know this to be the difference between alcoholism and responsible drinking.
This thread isnt a poke in the eye to those struggling with drink rather than developing a point:
To those who are recovering, what would you say to someone who wants to quit but concerned over a life without the simplier (fun) benefits the the odd drink can bring?