Wow! Been there, done that. As you know I take a drink or five on a regular basis. When asked by a local what I would be doing on New Years Eve, I responded that I would stay home and try not to compete with all the amateur Utah drinkers who would certainly be out there on the road.
I make an effort to not drive when I drink. Sometimes we make mistakes. This guy needs to honestly admit he doesn't believe in Mormonism. In a 12 step process that should be number 1. The drinking problem can be handled and managed as well.
As said, been there and done that.
Me too.