How to Tell Friends You Quit Drinking

It’s interesting that alcohol is the only drug that you need to justify not using. I was an active alcoholic for thirteen years and nobody ever said a word. After I quit, in every event, bar or party, there’s always someone to ask why I don’t want a glass of wine or why am I drinking water. No one needs to justify not smoking, not using cocaine or marijuana. Alcohol is different. You’re different if you don’t use it. And you have to justify it.