In this episode of 420 Reasons Why I Quit Drinking Alcohol, I share the story of an all-expense-paid cruise to Mexico in 2000—a trip that started with a blizzard, airport screwdrivers, and high hopes for fun. But what began as excitement quickly turned into regret, as drinking left me too sick to enjoy the cruise. I reflect on how alcohol, which I thought added to my life, was actually taking away from it.

I wish this experience had been my wake-up call, but it still took me years to fully understand and make the changes I needed.