This!! 1000 times this. I have said often that whatever alcohol gives, it takes tenfold. I would give up ALL the "happy" moments I had with a drink (drinks) in exchange for none of the pain that alcohol caused me and those around me. It's so sneaky, though - it starts as just a couple of drinks, maybe on a Friday after a long week of work. Or maybe a drink (or 3) to celebrate a promotion or business deal. It all seems - fine. Until it's just not fine at all.