I guess I never fully trusted it because I couldn't experiment with it to see for myself. I have been in a good spot for a long time now. Just hate it bc I drink more as a result. Sobriety it seems is never an option for me.

I quit way back for the reason you mentioned tho.. Basically the stress took the fun out of it since it was ever present due to work. Funny how it's OK to drink tho.. Sure thought it would be legal by now.