Fed up of alcohol and its side effects

[mr.curious]

I am not an alcoholic.
I like to drink wine and beer regularly in social situations and while enjoying a good meal.
I would like to take something to give me a similar effect to alcohol so that in social occasions (like my intended holiday abroad with friends) I do not feel left out or bored when the party livens up as my friends become inebriated. I also like the idea of being able to get up early the next day without the usual hang over.
Is this asking too much?
I live in the UK am male 2 slightly overweight due to a former sedentary lifestyle (sat at a desk all my life) but fitness conscious (regularly walk my dog) but with raised, albeit drug controlled, blood pressure.
This is my first time on this site and have read with interest comments on drugs such as valium and the various derivatives of diazepam.
Finally I don't wish to act illegally.
Can anyone on here help me please or make any recommendations?

 

[LazyTheGreat]

Whenever I go out for a night of drinking I always make sure I consuming water. I don't know if its proven scientifically but from my own experimentation on myself I could say if you drink water throughout a night of drinking you will have no hangover.

 

[brad333]

My wife brews kombucha, which is carbonated and super healthy. It is great and I can give you a great place to go to make it. It is quite simple, and is fairly cost effective, and really healthy.

 

[tomc]

I am not an alcoholic.
I like to drink wine and beer regularly in social situations and while enjoying a good meal.
I would like to take something to give me a similar effect to alcohol so that in social occasions (like my intended holiday abroad with friends) I do not feel left out or bored when the party livens up as my friends become inebriated. I also like the idea of being able to get up early the next day without the usual hang over.
Is this asking too much?
I live in the UK am male 2 slightly overweight due to a former sedentary lifestyle (sat at a desk all my life) but fitness conscious (regularly walk my dog) but with raised, albeit drug controlled, blood pressure.
This is my first time on this site and have read with interest comments on drugs such as valium and the various derivatives of diazepam.
Finally I don't wish to act illegally.
Can anyone on here help me please or make any recommendations?

Kava?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava

 

[Moreaux]

Kratom givens a nice gentle feel good sensation along with a minor kick of energy - a little more than caffine. The stimulant effects don't last long so it doesn't interfere with sleep, and there is no hangover. Personally, it makes me feel more social and I get chatty.