Being sober for nearly 22 years... word escape me.
I'm coming up on 26 in July.
Both drinking and smoking were a couple of 'habits' that have lingered with me since my late teenage years. Now after turning 30 I see how these, what used to be 'habits', can quickly turn into serious issues. I recently dumped the smoking, and in the coming months drinking will be next to go. I hate to give them up as I enjoy both, but you can't do such things forever. They have never caused me any problems, health or otherwise, but I think it is best for me to quit while I'm ahead.
24 years sober here....
Amazing, this young man has a long hard road ahead.