I quit the booze nearly three years ago now. Started to want a drink two months on the wagon and thought about the weed I used to love so much. Never was without a small stash but the booze just keeps one from the Cannabis.
Decided instead of going back to that alcohol roller coaster I would smoke on my days off and see how things went. Three years, no booze for the most part. If I get out of town on vacation or whatever I will have a few coors lights but for some reason never really want the alcohol anymore.
That is why I have my hobby now. No shame, embarrassment, hangovers, all of that noise is gone! I was drinking during the week too, something I really don't do with weed. I have no problems waiting for the right time for Cannabis. I seriously think the feds made the wrong chemical illegal.
I quit drinking about 3 years ago also. On booze I make terrible mistakes/decisions and its just bad all the way around. I'm glad i quit drinking because it basically sucks..