I have a totally different attitude towards alcohol now than when I was in my 20s. Most of my peer group is that way now and trying to reduce consumption. My current rule is I have to take a day off for every drink I have. So if I have one beer today, I can't have one tomorrow. If I have two beers, then I need to take at least two days off. Three or four drinks is my hard cap.
Basically, I treat alcohol like pop or fast food; I know it's terrible for me, but I will have it on occasion if I know I will enjoy it.
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