No, not at all, didnt mean to give the impression.
Drank a bit as a teenager probably from about 15, mainly on the knack or at peoples houses, nothing too unusual. I remember the exact moment I decided it wasnt worth it. Probably about 17, heading into town on the top deck of the bus on a sunny Saturday morning after a session at a mates gaf. Toxic sweats, nausea, headache. Just had an epiphany that it was a mugs game.
Was smoking hash and doing acid and various other things around the same time and hadnt really gotten into pubs so wasnt too hard. Surprisingly good discipline. I cant think of a moment Ive regretted it. Probably one of the best decisions I ever made.
An old mate of mine passed away last year after years of being on and off the wagon. Hed been off the drink for a year after another relapse. His folks helped him to buy a little house - went out that night to celebrate and that was that. Only found out a few months later.