I was developing an ulcer, told not to drink. Stopped for five years. Gradually reintroduced it into my life as an occasional treat. And anti-anxiety agent. My spouse is not a drinker, had never had a drink, no appeal for him, and he is used to be constantly harassed by the wife of a friend to 'have just one'. And other folks as well. He eventually started saying. "Oh, I'm not a SOCIAL drinker! ... (mutter mutter) Just me and Jack Daniels in the basement..."