I had a routine doctor's appointment which included going over blood tests I took last week. All is fine, including my liver enzymes.
So, what's my AV's first thought? You got it, "All is good so you can drink." No, I can't. The experience of millions has shown that if I start drinking heavily again eventually, unless I'm some mutant, I
will have health issues. It would just be a matter of time. Furthermore, while health is vitally important, it's not the only lens to view how my life would be affected by drinking. Things such as waking up clear headed, being able to fully engage with my family, being able to participate in all the athletic endeavors I enjoy are other positives that are relevant. Obviously, the list is not comprehensive, but I believe it's enough to get my point across. All of those things are more important to me than alcohol and I am not going to let the drug take them from me no matter what my AV is chirping about.