I commend you for posing this question and being honest with yourself about the answers.
Please do not substitute *near beer,* though.
It contains alcohol (and tastes like piss).
I don't drink--just have counseled some who do, was a barmaid, and most importantly, was married to an abusive drunk.
Believe it or not, I have a great deal of sympathy for anyone who struggles with any kind of substance abuse.
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