MMM ... interesting and good food for thought.
I do know for me that I have to change my relationship to life or I will probably drink eventually ... I mean for me there is no point in staying sober if life still sucks.
I guess I'm saying is that if I feel I don't have a life worth living than I stop wanting to live, which leads to drinking as a way to not live anymore...a form of suicide without taking responsibility.
Some people may very well find that by not drinking they find a life that can be enjoyable without really making any other changes. I am pretty sure there are those types. I think that is great, but just know that it isn't me.