I never felt the "need" to drink to "get through" things, and I really haven't had a particularly charmed life. I just drink beer or wine because I like it – th

I never felt the "need" to drink to "get through" things, and I really haven't had a particularly charmed life. I just drink beer or wine because I like it – that's it. If drinking is a coping mechanism that works for you: great, hope that works well for you. But for many people it's not.