i've been doing Harm Reduction work for a couple years now. it would be strange for me not to drink, because even as a wee one it was always just around... i remember having hot toddys when sick, a taste of wine with dinners etc. not being able to be safe would be even harder because it just helps with pain/nausea/anxiety and such things so well. aw crap speaking of work...

ps. speaking of booze: i've given up trying to acquire a taste for scotch. yes, it evaporates off the palate blah blah blah it still tastes like burning to me!