response: Well you are dodging long-term effects such as metabolism changes in the liver, brain and alcoholism.
original_response: Medical personnel point out that the long term effects of drinking alcohol include damage to the liver and brain, so I'd say you're better off without it!
history: I have been sober for four months now and feel great. Congratulations, so you have achieved independence from drinking alcohol correct? I just stopped drinking wine.  It was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be.  Still miss it with nice dinners though.
knowledge: Long-term effects of alcohol consumption include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain and alcoholism.