honestly, anytime you feel like drinking, pick up a guitar and start messing around. I find, (personally I'm not talking about alcohol here), that your troubles melt away after a few minutes of playing and you're just enjoying the guitar. Take a hinderance, rip it out of your life, and fill that void with a passion...no reason it shouldn't be guitar.
Guitarin' isn't a job, so don't make it one.
Good move. Positive vibes aimed your way.