Ahaaaa....I too gave up alcohol before I got properly started due to bad reactions and health issues. From about 21 to 41 I never touched a drop and I really didnt miss it. Then I discovered red wine, Rioja is the best. But still I never formed a habit. I drink only if I feel like it. When I came to Japan I gave up altogether until about two or three weeks ago when my wife and I started to drink a half glass of red wine with our evening meal. It does relax me and helps a little with my blood pressure. But I could very easlily not have even half a glass. I think in modration is ok, but that's me.