Did anyone here become an alcoholic out of things like having late night hobbies and interests that would just turn into drinking sessions with one’s self? Ie, you didn’t “turn to alcohol” nor just party?

For me, it was actually late nights composing music.

I found that I enjoyed drinking alone while writing lyrics. Eventually it became habitual.

If I hit a slump for too long, I’d drink whiskey to amuse myself.

This eventually turned into me not composing nor writing as much, and rather just drinking all night.