Alcohol and smoking were a way for me to relax for over a decade. I was blackout drunk first time when I was 14 and it has happened many times after that as well. I promised several times to drink less but never was able to keep that promise. I am a joyful drunk so my friends never thought I had a problem.
On 23rd of December 2019, I woke up in ER with my last memory being tequila shots from a bar. Luckily I was fine as my friends called an ambulance and the doctors gave me some fluids and sent me home. I decided that day that this is enough, I need to stop.
Ever since I haven’t taken a zip of alcohol. It has been hard with culture of toasts and drinking games but I have stood my ground and this community helps a lot.