It is sad what booze takes away but the good news is we can recover.
Although rare, my better half (who does not drink) and I go to a local pub as the food is outstanding, she asks me from time to time if it bothers me being in that environment, my response has always been the same, no but it makes me sad that the drunks at the bar are destroying themselves and people that love and care for them, same group is generally there and business people as I know two of them from my banking career.
It is encouraging that folks come here for help and hope and I am thankful that in a very small way I can offer suggestions to some of what works for me.
Andrew