Thank you Bilick 1, I am older as well , 58 and a heavy binge drinker for 38 years, really crazy in my twenties and early thirties, slowed down when I got married, picked up again when I became an empty nester kids in college, alcohol was a social Lubricant for me, buzzed I can talk and socialize with anyone, sober a different story very uncomfortable around social settings without alcohol, I hope this becomes better , they say it should with time, I am only 52 days sober. I am glad you posted if feel we are in minority most of the postings are from younger posters., they had the brains to stop before me.