What stops me is the countless stories of people here, thinking that they can control it and have just one, only to return weeks, months, years later of uncontrollable relapse. I know I am no different and I’m not special, just one will cascade into full blown relapse in no time.
When I was actively drinking, I was desperate to be where I am today, ain’t no way I’m gonna risk that!
At first it was hard to make the change, but changing my relationship with alcohol helped eliminate the desire! Might work for you too!
Be well my friend!