Martin1883, I need a lot of help to not drink and find it here. Post often.
Not sure how to turn down drinks-I avoid bar and such places. I know making a plan is Very important. Just a thought but if you can't avoid it then for the first few times I'd say "I've got stomach problems or I'm trying to lose weight". Ultimately it's no ones business you have alcohol problems. " I don't drink or I quit" should be enough for any adult. If someone keeps pushing it at you don't take it and watch them get drunk and silly. The ones that push alcohol on others usually have a problem themselves.
34 days sober and it does get easier if you don't have One drink.