I came to the conclusion that I was a bad drunk even at 17 when my parents sent me to a alcohol counsellor. I did everything I could to prolong the drinking career. I moderated and drank light beer for a few years. I had a LFT before I quit and knew I needed to quit but didn't know what to do or how to go about it. I had already had a 2.5 month period of abstinence. My friend got diagnosed with diabetes and I was worried to what I could be doing to my body. The doctor said I would end up with cirrhosis and liver cancer if I continued drinking. I also had many other mental health issues so i decided to get sober and it's the best decision I have ever made. 3.5 months sober and I like it so I will continue not to drink.