[Ditter]

I have a different kind of a “problem with alcohol”. It gives me a headache. I don’t mean a headache the next morning like a hangover. I mean almost immediately after taking even a sip. It used to take a glass of wine, then a half a glass and now even a small sip gives me an immediate headache. I finally stopped trying, when every one else is having a blast, I am sitting there with a Diet Coke.

[EEGator]

You should try popping pills. (j/k)

[Revolting cat!]

I am sitting there with a Diet Coke

I didn't know candy cane came in diet form.

[loungitude]

Are you sure it’s the alcohol? Wine has stuff in it besides alcohol that does (to some people) what you describe.
What if you have a vodka/soda?

[muir_redwoods]

Are you of Asian ancestry? A lot of north Asians have that response to alcohol.

[riri]

I have the same problem.

[GOPJ]

Sulfites in wine can cause allergic reactions - including headaches. Try something like a light rum...