I'm sympathetic to your point, but in my case I'd just really like to be able to say I don't drink. It's one less thing to worry about. I've drunk enough for 3 life times. I've been worried for a long time about it.

Also, the point in the book alcohol explained, really stuck with me. One drink feels good for about half an hour, it's then replaced with feeling of anxiety unless you have another. It's like borrowing money with a high interest rate, except you are borrowing happines.