New tricks for old dogs......
I didn't wave a permanent goodbye to alcohol until I was in my 50's, following an "illustrious" 35-odd year drinking career.
I just wanted to provide some reassurance & hope to others of somewhat "mature age" (he says delicately!) by saying that old dogs certainly can be taught new tricks, as long as those old dogs are open-minded & willing to learn.
Change is hard, & often harder as you get older & perhaps a little more set in your ways. Established patterns of behaviour can be hard to identify & break.
But it can be done!
I wish everyone here success & good fortune. Take care & stay strong