Yes, this is what one study said. While biologically-speaking even a single drop of alcohol is bad for your body, the return effect from it is socialization, fun (only in moderation). If there were no positive effects it wouldn't be used. In moderation it would be interesting to see the effects positive emotions have on the wellbeing.

However, that being said it is still the worst drug and it is easily abused. I work as a bartender at a hotspot in my city. The degeneration of the mind many people go through is utterly disgusting. I don't mind because they're not me though. But I do mind cleaning up after them in the toilets, or when they proceed to be shitty to those around them... or worse.

It goes the same as for any legal drug: Only use it when you consciously want to. Know when to stop. Drink a glass of water inbetween. And for the love of god don't make it an excuse to be an ass. If you lose yourself in it you're losing more than you get. Stopping to use any drug is a good thing.

Yep, as the saying goes, living will kill you.

My approach is moderation. Enjoy life, enjoy those guilty pleasures, but, do it in moderation.

Same with people who smoke or eat bacon every day and live past 100. It's an odd crapshoot.

This argument is so odd and it depends on what you take away from it.

Is the message "some people still get sick, so what's the point".....that's very misguided.

The point is that all the lifestyle actions you take, give you the best chances, but there are no guarantees with anything in life. You're still playing the odds, but trying to stack them in your favour as much as possible. If you prepare for an interview, you're not guaranteed to get the job; but you prepare to give yourself the best chance you can. You can't decide to do nothing because the outcome is not guaranteed. Concluding "why even bother" is such odd thinking.

Sorry about your dad though, RIP.

Cancer is a bitch because even if we cured everything but cancer...we would still get cancer eventually. Cancer comes for even the immortal. Without that cure, we all would eventually get Cancer.

Ya everything is probability and risk factors, nothing is certain. Life is for living, might as well have a good time (within reason/with moderation of course).

i mean you could also do other enjoyable things that don't harm you, and enjoy life for as long as possible..

It's so sad to see people cling onto alcohol like it's the only thing they enjoy in life, if you think a less healthy life is worth drinking alcohol then i'm sorry but that sounds kinda alcoholic to me.

Right that was the old idea, but it's not accurate.

Healthier than what? There are many ways to reduce stress that are healthier. If you refuse to learn how to have fun without alcohol then I guess it is, but you have eliminated a lot of better options already.

Long term you're probably more stressed. It helps in the moment, but you'll be more stressed and anxious when you're not drinking, plus it raises your blood pressure, so if you're worried about a stress induced cardiovascular event, alcoholism probably making it worse.

There aren't really "safe" levels for a toxin

There is, actually. Everything is toxic if you take enough of it. The only difference between what is called "toxic" and is not called "toxic" is that what is called "toxic" has a very low threshold before it is toxic to us.

Now I'm not here to defend alcohol, but that statement is simply wrong.

Sunlight is also a carcinogen, but that doesn't mean you always stay indoors.

Alcohol isn't useless... It can sterilize things and be used as fuel. 😤

If you drink it, tho, you're just wasting it.

Addiction is a sad thing.

yeah god forbid someone find a bit of pleasure in the smouldering shitscape.

it sounds like your life kinda sucks.. i find healthy things to be most enjoyable.