How do you guys feel about non-alcoholic to enjoy Fridays ?
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It's not a good idea for me. Think of it this way - in your mind, you are either headed towards a drink, or away from one. Having a NA beer or drink is a step closer to thinking I'll have a real drink, it can't hurt. I protect my sobriety by not putting myself in situations (physically and mentally) that make me think about drinking.
To each his own, but it holds no appeal for me.
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i relate to this because you still grasp the idea of a drink
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Same that’s why i just decided to not buy it
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Nonalcoholic drinks are for non-alcoholics in my opinion. 
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I don't think it's a good idea- shortly after I rationalized it, I had relapsed. This time I avoid it, and am close to 2 years- soda and coffee are just fine 
Yes ! coffee has been getting me through this journey. Especially when having cravings
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I drank for effect not taste so they do nothing for me 
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I never enjoyed beer so would not do NA beer. Perhaps it still "tastes like beer." But now that I am 3+ years sober, I do like to have an NA "mocktail" on occasion when out. I only recently became comfortable with it, and it is totally different than gin for me. As long as I am going to meetings and talking to my sober network about it, I think it is ok for me.
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My counselor suggested it could be a slippery slope so I haven’t tried it yet. I stick to water and ice tea. My friend went out and posted a picture of a nonalcoholic martini with lots of chocolate. Looks so good but martinis were my drink of choice so not sure. Be careful.