I did not entirely quit drinking, but I reduced quite a lot. It is important to note age when describing alcohol consumption. I am 50. What worked for me at 20

I did not entirely quit drinking, but I reduced quite a lot. It is important to note age when describing alcohol consumption. I am 50. What worked for me at 20 does not work at all at 50. This is generally true for most. I have been regularly drinking alcohol for over 30 years. I found that in my 40s my drinking was gradually increasing. I was at 4-5 beers every evening. I was using too much caffeine to get moving in the morning, caffeine and sugar during the day to work, and then alcohol to relax and go to sleep. I fasted from caffeine, alcohol, and sugar and found my mood and energy overall improved. I simply have more capacity now without these things dragging me down. I still have 0-3 drinks per week in social settings. The important thing to me is that I have a budget that is realistic for my age, just as I do for sugar and calories. I could get away with consuming more when I was young. Now, I easily gain weight and suffer long hangovers. Total abstinence might not be ideal for everyone. Thinking about consumption in terms of a budget is useful for everyone.