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For Years, Alcohol Was My Only Comfort. Then It Nearly Killed Me

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I enjoy a good beer as much as the next guy, but I am still bothered by how alcohol is ingrained in our culture. Binge drinking seems to be regarded as an important part of social life, for example. Some UK-themed subreddits also have a tendency to celebrate sometimes irresponsible drinking, without considering the consequences.

Another pet peeve of mine is how many people use 'buy you a beer' or similar expressions to mean 'meet you up'. You are aware that not everyone drinks, no?

Really powerful article, and speaks to the toll alcohol takes on lives over the course of decades. Whether it’s family separation, bodily injury, near death, destruction of trust.... It runs the gambit until it kills you.

As I always say on threads regarding alcoholism. If you’re an alcoholic, today is a great day to get sober! There’s a meeting happening near you today! It’s never too late.

Reminder that according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, moderate drinking is 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men.

Binge drinking is 4 or more drinks in a session for women, 5 for men.

Heavy alcohol consumption is binge drinking for at least 5 days a month.

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-co...

If you have a problem, please reach out.

> Reminder that according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, moderate drinking is 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men.

Sounds like the NIAAA is captured by alcohol drinks manufacturers.

I used to drink 1 / day to relax thinking I was alright, because I followed the guidelines, but I saw the effects of drinking even just that little had on both my mental and physical health.

It's the consistency that's no bueno; the quantity just determines the amplitude of the negative effects. Drinking alcohol daily in any quantity is just outright bad for anyone.

I drank a lot in my earlier years. (To excess, really.) I honestly believe it made me more social.

I stopped when my first son was born, 20 years ago. (I've since had half a glass of champagne.)

I don't miss it a bit. I feel healthier, I saved a ton of money, and I've forgotten what a hangover feels like.

I truly recommend abstinence. It's a good thing!

Cannot read it, have to pay for it WTF.

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