"- Relaxing with wine and the resulting state of euphoria that seems to be unobtainable naturally."
I have this state of being and it's all natural today. There is hope for you, too!
"- Alcohol is a great escape for boredom."
I don't have enough hours in the day right now, life is full of Things To Accomplish And Do. Again, there is hope!
"- Letting loose with friends, so what if we’re all drunk if we’re having fun."
I have more fun today with friends than I had when I was drinking. Heck, I even have more fun with Other People (on the bus, in the stores...wherever I go!). Much more hope than you may have realized!!
Stay strong and stay stopped!!