I feel so lucky to be able to just have a glass of wine or two and stop at that. There was a time in my life, just a few years ago, where I think I was drinking a little too much. I was in a very stressful job that required insane hours and I was starting to have an extra drink or two to dull the anguish of knowing the job was taking all I had (time, energy and hope) and nothing was left over for my writing.  Thankfully those days are behind me now.  My 45 year old liver will punish me with a debilitating hangover if I don't behave now.  : )