Diagnosed BP around two or so yrs ago at age 61. Before that, pot very seldom, alcohol bout every weekend, & at times too much. Psychiatrist told me alcohol or drugs would screw up medications. I gave up "everything" including those dam cigarettes. Feeling much better health wish, and emotionally. I'm glad I did and have no urge to do any of it every again. You can read here many suffer very badly from alcohol.