I think the very end says it all, and I feel the same way. Life is better without alcohol.
Unfortunately, it will always be around, so have to figure out how to deal with it.
Seems like you are making good progress and realizing that any mind altering substance gets you hooked.
I've tried coke and it didn't do anything for me. I guess I'm lucky there. I smoke pot from time to time and enjoy it, but never really crave it or get to the point I do stuff I later regret. But alcohol, ha, no, I've been down that road way too many times and it doesn't work for me.
I just had to think about it pretty hard to come up with the last time I smoked. I know all too well the last couple times I've drank .