As someone who doesn't even enjoy any of the environments where alcohol is consumed, this was an interesting read for me. It's an insight into what it's like for someone who wants to attend all those social situations but remain sober.

I haven't drank alcohol for many years, and most of the time I don't even think about it. Why? Because I'm an introvert on the autistic spectrum who dislikes all those busy social environments anyway. So most of the time I'm not even around people who are drinking lots of alcohol.

I think this is the issue at the heart of what you're saying. To go to all those busy social events and not drink alcohol is kind of like going to a theme park and not wanting to go on the rides. Whereas if you REALLY don't want to go on the rides, why not just not go to the theme park? Find something else to do with your time.