Anyone in this group that isn’t an alcoholic but just doesn’t prefer to consume alcohol? That can also be a challenge working in an agency.

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As an alcoholic, I LOVE to consume alcohol. I just know it won't improve any situation for me. Even with double digit sobriety, if I knew I wasn't an alcoholic I would go out drinking to celebrate! Still makes me laugh now. Wasn't humorous in early sobriety.

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Me. I can drink. I have no problems drinking. I just don’t really enjoy it all that much. And I don’t like being around drunk people. They’re obnoxious and a waste of my time. And the little fun I had drinking never ever makes up for the massive hangover I get the next day. My body has several self defense mechanisms that make me not enjoy drinking. Thank god

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