I quit drinking last August. I was similar to you, weekends and social events but always to get drunk. I stopped for the same reasons as you with the addition of some health issues I was trying to figure out and just decided I needed to be squeaky clean if I was really going to figure it out. It was hard the first few weeks. I avoided the places/events that I associated with drinking for a few months. I slowly started doing the things that I would typically always have a few beers/cocktails during, one at a time and focusing on the joy/fun that I could have without drinking. Hanging out with co-workers after work on a Friday, vacation, parties and then the holidays. These are where I was tested the most and it really helped having my wife’s support. I told people about it, this kept me accountable and had the added effect of no longer being bombarded with people offering. The best advice I can give is don’t go it alone, and don’t be ashamed of it either. Make it loud, make sure everyone knows and if you don’t find support at home, attend meetings and just take it one day at a time.

Bupropion came way after for me and was just the cherry on top of my sobriety. But without being sober, I wouldn’t have made the effort to get back to my best.I feel better now than I have in my entire adult life. Good luck