i drank from the ages of 15-24, i was killing myself with the beer and shots, i had to stop i knew because i felt my organs i my body dying. i am 55 now and havn't had a drink in over 30 years-well one sip of beer last year. I love the taste of beer although. i have to rely on my meds to help medicate myself and i don't even crave beer.good luck