Came here to say this, spend time outside or find a hobby! > I think people end up drinking because the activities they're doing are kindof boring. Sitting in

Came here to say this, spend time outside or find a hobby! > I think people end up drinking because the activities they're doing are kindof boring. Sitting in a bar is pretty boring, board games are extremely boring. I think your underlying point of, "If you're doing things you don't like or enjoy, alcohol might make them seem more fun" is spot on. I think board games are fun with or without alcohol. The key is to find things that you enjoy doing.