Used to pound 'em down like anyone else, then one day I just had enough of the hangovers, and realized I was stupid enough already without destroying more brain cells. Also, my daughter was 4, and beginning to understand things. It happened one night when I asked my friend (now drummer, CP Applegate) if he wanted another beer. "Two's my limit," sez CP. Something clicked. I did the two for a while, then stopped all together. So, '94 was the year I had my last drink. Quite a while! Don't miss it at all. I'm not on a crusade, and not judgemental, it's just my own decision for myself. Drnk up, be happy, I'll drive!

good for you, man. You're doing your daughter a world of good always being in your right mind.

Gotta respect a man who knows his limit.

I was kinda forced to give up drinking along with most foods by stomach problems. Its not so bad but I do kinda miss the social aspects of it. Occasionally I'll have a bourbon and coke. Sometime I'm ok and other times I pay the price. It is funny going out sober and watching all the drunks. I'm sure I never acted like that! :D

I've never been a hard drinker, but recently I also rather stick to water or soft drinks than to beer. Makes everything easier when we're playing gigs: We don't need a driver and still can wake up in our own beds the next morning. But a good beer, some port oder whisky from time to time, once a month ... hmmmm!

But, G. Wood, kudos, 1994, that's quite a while!

Cheers, Doc Sanchez

I sometimes "jokingly" say that I'm going to start again when I'm 70. Hmm. Maybe, maybe not.

"I'll drive!" That's cool, I have done the same thing on many occasion.

I admire the fact that you lived that heavy drinking life and finally made the choice to stop for your own health and well-being. Me, I've never been interested in drinking alcohol, so I never have really.

Good luck!

Best.

Oh, I'm with ya on the hangovers. Nothing I hate more than waking up with a hangover, so I tend to take it really easy these days and limit my beer consumption to 2 or 3 when I'm at home. If I'm out at a bar or watching some bands, I might have 4, but that's my max, and I also make sure to drink some water in between each one. That not only helps keep you hydrated to ward off the hangover the next morning, but also helps keep you sober for the drive home. If I drink anything harder, like gin or whiskey (my favorites), I'll have that before I hit the beer, because "beer before liquor, never sicker." I've noticed that after I turned 40 that I just can't handle as much alcohol without it giving me a headache. I used to be able to really pound 'em back in college and get up and go to class the next day, no sweat. Ah, those were the days...