After over a year of earthquakes in Christchurch I have relied on drinking wine every night when making dinner. Even though I don't binge by some people's standards (don't usually have more than 2 large glasses) I know it is too much for me since I often feel quite drunk since I drink it quite quickly and before I start eating. Sometimes I get small hangovers but it's not the hangovers prompting me to do it it's more the health issues (gastro problems, blood sugar etc). The thought of cooking without a drink is quite daunting since it makes the cooking process more fun. I've only made a meal about 5 times in the last year without drinking.