When I was a child about 8, my parents started allowing me a small glass of wine mixed with water whenever we were out for a meal or had something to celebrate. We lived on the continent and it was normal there. But I was not allowed a "drink" until I was 15 and we had a huge New Years Eve party. I have only ever been totally drunk twice in my life. 1st time was after this party, as I drank far more than my parents had allowed. The second time was many years later when, having told my husband that I had been diagnosed with bone cancer, he left me and my three young children. Within 30 minutes I downed 3/4 of a large bottle of Vodka and nearly a whole bottle of wine and boy was I ill!!! My ratter and I have been together 6 1/2 years now and he has still never seen me tipsy or drunk! I do like alcohol, but I rarely have a drink. I don't like it when people drink too much, so I just don't. I like knowing how much fun I had the night before, not having to ask someone else, lol!