That is a tremendously courageous post. Not many people can publicly discuss their addictions. I've worked at many places that have had a strong alcohol after

That is a tremendously courageous post. Not many people can publicly discuss their addictions. I've worked at many places that have had a strong alcohol after work culture, but it's only recently that I've seen it in work hours. As someone who likes to drink, it hasn't bothered me, but I also don't want to be exclusive of people. Many people choose not to drink due to their religion or health goals, as well as addiction. I wish the world were a better place about this, but this is part of the background checking one needs to know about a new job. If you're worried about being able to take off to see your kid's play, you have to inquire if any of the senior execs have kids. If you are worried about age discrimination, you have to see if others with gray hair are thriving there. And if you're worried about an alcoholic culture, look for people who don't drink. This is very hard to bring up in an interview, but you can learn about culture via back channels. For what it's worth, when I went through periods of non-drinking, I would just tell people that I was training for a martial arts competition, and needed to keep my weight down.