Well my friend, first of all what is your purpose of drinking alcohol? If its just about relaxation then there are plenty of alternatives... coffee and tea are the best.
Are you out of our mind? Tea and coffee are stimulants, and they act just the opposite of what alcohol does. That is why we have tea or coffee before starting work. Alcohol is a relaxant, and it helps you to settle down after a day of hard work.
Herbal teas have relaxing effects. And coffee and leaf tea on the contrary tone up the body. Alcohol acts differently, depends on the body and quantity.