I drink from time to time. I enjoy a glass of wine on occasion when I cook or eat a nice meal. I will share a beer with someone at a social gathering.

There have been times in my life when it was more than that. I had to ask myself 'what is the purpose of this?' If having a drink becomes a pattern, I take a deeper look.

I am not on any meds at the moment, so that isn't a concern. I do dislike the feeling of altered consciousness. I am sensitive to that after my episode when I lost control. Any more than a glass or two of anything just doesn't seem right for me.