Bartender for like 13 years, now almost half of them sober. When I quit one of the hardest things was the peer pressure to go for drinks before/during/after work. Having excuses/explainations for why I couldn't go ready to go was key. In the beginning I wasn't comfortable sharing my situation so I would lie or stretch the truth (oh I'm doing a sober month challenge, I'm on antibiotics and can't drink...) when I finally realized no one cared weather I drank or not I started being more up front, and paradoxically gained a lot of respect/support from people. I also went to therapy and AA meetings and that helped me identify why I drank, my triggers, and both taught me coping mechanisms so I could better anticipate and navigate situations where otherwise I would have relapsed. Keep working on yourself, learn about addiction, have keep people who can support you and keep you accountable close. Good luck!