Yeah, I drank for that long and escaped with good health.
Longer actually. I started drinking when I was fourteen and quit for good (I hope) at thirty nine.
Only it was binges for years until that progressive to most every day.
I drank a LOT. I should be dead. Not just from booze. Reckless behavior, accident or violence.
I honestly don't know how I survived.
Being sober nine and a half years has totally changed me. Now I'm a nice guy, or try my best to be. I try and help people. I'm active. I enjoy life and people.
God must have a plan for me and I'm actively searching for it.
Congratulations on day three. And remember you can look back and have a year. You never have to drink again.