Mongo

I feel safer with no booze in my house. My friends and family could care less if I have no alcohol to serve them. If they want some, they can bring their own, but usually don't bother.

I love to cook but there's always a substitution for any recipe. The link Carol provided above has another link at the bottom for subs.

The few times I've been forced to got to a bar or lounge(work related) I've always had an escape plan ready, and really had to prepare myself for it. They have turned out well so far with no one pressing me to drink and have been fun times, but I still try to avoid them. I certainly wouldn't hang around till last call.

I was gifted a bottle a few years ago. I made the wrong choice and it set me off on another months long bender. I think I would make a better choice now, though, if it happens again.

Keep well
Ron

Surlyredhead

I haven't had alcohol in my house since I have been in recovery. I have had people bring beer over and take the leftovers with them (I can't stand beer and never have been able to stomach it) even though I wouldn't drink it...I do not allow it to stay there. Everyone in my life, even those not in recovery, respect that I am and don't want to tempt fate. I have even told my 11 year old Son that if he ever thinks about sneeking alcohol into my house when he gets a older he will be asked to leave. If I am not sober, I am dead...I will not even risk it!!! IMHO

UncleEarl

My two cents...

Whether I go to the liquor store or my cupboard is all the same to me, just a matter of a few blocks.

I have alcohol in my house but haven't been remotely tempted to drink it, though I cook with wine from time to time (see Carol's post). As a rule, I used to drink one glass of wine for every glass used to cook. If I cooked with brandy or scotch, watch out!

I often entertain, particularly musicians who like to drink and smoke pot (I stopped smoking pot 25 years ago). Their drinking doesn't bother me. In fact, as I watch them get sloppy, it reinforces my resolve to stay sober because I NEVER want to dull my brain again.

Earl

leeside

You are a real powerhouse! Serving alcohol to your guests takes a lot of will power. I may have the will power myself, but I don't want the stuff in my house. I also don't want to be around people that drink and see them do/say all the dumb a** things that I too did when I drank.

Hush007

Thank you all so much for the quick replies! I think I've got the solution. Next Sunday we have to visit some friends. He likes to drink beer and she likes white wine. I'll take those last beers and that bottle of wine out of my fridge and give it to them.

Sounds good?

GlassPrisoner

The Big Book says lots of recovering alkies keep it in the house. For company, and to help other alkies who have the "shakes".

Your plan sounds cool, Hush.

Tazman53

Hush that is a smart move right now, maybe later you will find that it is no problem having booze in your house, but at this point in time why gamble.

f911

I never got rid of the alcohol in our home after I began sobriety 2 1/2 years ago. I realized this is always going to be a drinking world and I was the one who was going to have to make the adjustment. It has never been a problem and even reminds me that I needed to change, not everybody else.


jane

ay100

If you obsess about having a drink in the house and you may be tempted then get rid off it.

We have wine in the house. My wife very rarely drinks when guests are over. It doesn't bother me. I was a beer drinker so wine doesn't tempt me. One thing I know I will never have beer in my house. If a guest wants he/she can bring it drink it and leave

gypsytears

I can't have alcohol in my house right now... too much of a temptation for me.

No alcohol = no relapse.

Good decision to give it away.