I stopped drinking as such about 18 years ago when involved in a car crash, meds meant i couldnt drink but it didnt stop me socialising, was amazed when in pubs and was forced to listen to the drivel that a large percentage of people including my friends were spouting after as little as 2 pints, it was uncomfortable to see how agressive 2 pints makes a lot of people, i decided that i no longer wanted to be one of those people, i still have to put up with the wifes dribbling after 2 glasses of wine on the sofa on a Friday evening, a couple of Shandies and a couple of Cokes is my limit.