re: That debate was legit

Vodka is too easy to drink fast. Don't drink that

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It's when I'm tailgating or on a road trip that it becomes a problem

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I think it is good, as you said, to go cold turkey for a while. If you eventually feel a desire to drink socially or want to have a LIGHT buzz, then stick to beer and wine. Stay off the hard stuff.

Since you know your pattern and/or what triggers it, then change your habits when you do the road trip (golf, biking, exercise, etc.) and tailgate. Also, keep something in your hands like bottled water or non-alcoholic beer.

Had a buddy that could not get on a boat without drinking so he stayed away from boats for a while then we he eased back in it, he brought an arse-load of bottled water on the boat and always kept one in his hand.