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I quit drinking alcohol for 2 years. Here’s what I learned


By - Richard - 8th February 2023

I quit drinking alcohol in my early 40s. It was one of the best things I have ever done.

In this video, I share my reasons why I stopped drinking and what happened when I had my first alcoholic drink in over two years.

Time stamps:

00.00 – The story of my first alcoholic drink in two years

03.13 – Life as a non-drinker

05.03 – ‘The Super Habit’

06.05 – Abstinence vs Moderation

07.38 – Living in the moment

About the Author

Richard Nicholls - Managing Director

Before launching Swift Films, Richard worked as a broadcast TV director and editor, working on programmes for the BBC, ITV and Sky.

A multi-skilled and technically-minded filmmaker, Richard is equally at home coming up with creative concepts as he is on location filming or pulling footage together in the edit suite.

Richard is a member of Independent Producers Scotland and has a love of cats, football, chocolate and Film Noir (in that order).