Lunarise, if alcohol wasn't a compulsion for you why are you concerned about being able to drink socially in the future?
If your Dr told you you had to give up bagels would you be having the same thought? You know, maybe, someday I can have a bagel.
Sorry, doesn't cut it for me. I have quit and I have quit forever. Makes life so much easier since I don't waste anytime on that scheiss anymore.