That being said: If you don't want to drink, don't. Life is too short to spend time with people who don't accept you for who you are and what you want to do.
I have that problem with candy and junk food. Other people have it with video games.
It's better not to judge.
So I do not at all blame the newer generations for following in my footsteps, regardless of the reason. This stuff can be life-ruining with the correct combination of nature and nurture.
I think for some backgrounds like mine, the only way to avoid the worst outcomes of addiction is to declare that such a background precludes any consumption of [substance], full stop. It's not something people want to hear, but I believe there really was no other choice for me in hindsight.