I can manage a drink or two without it messing me up in the AM. Getting drunk the night before would probably not make for a pleasant ride. Age might have something to do with it, where alcohol is concerned. When I was a 20-something, I could booze it up all night long and maybe suffer a slight hangover. At 43, I feel it after just two drinks. So, I make my limit...two drinks.
I ended up taking two months off due to my baby boy keeping me up at all hours. It put me in a nasty rut that I felt like I couldn't get out of. I prayed for help, got it and I'm back in the saddle again. Hope this all works out for you.