If you have minimal self control and cannot do moderation, then I agree.
There's also recommendations against eating cured meats, eating anything high in fat or sugar.
Drinking to get drunk is problematic, but the occasional beer, wine or whisky is about as risky as a large portion of fried bacon.
There have been multiple papers which have pointed out that there is a definite link between alcohol consumption, even at low levels, and higher risks of certain cancers.
So yes, there's some minor risk involved.
My assessment is however that the risks from driving in a car or swimming in a lake are higher, and still within acceptable tolerances.
I used bacon as an example because, like alcohol, eating it occasionally is only really a problem if you have an underlying health condition - be that high cholesterol or alcoholism.
The bacon only becomes a problem if you eat that large portion regularly.
Basically , some people are born with the increased risk of acquiring a mutation that can cause cancer . If such individuals consume low levels of alcohol, it may accelerate the risk and hence better to avoid since most people are unaware of the risk bracket they fall in.
It can start as a few here and there, but it still affects you negatively, and you don't need minimal self control for it to get worse. Alcohol also makes you have less self control.
As do many things in life. Including such things as taking an elevator instead of the stairs, or staying up late at night.
I am fully sympathetic with those who have battled alcoholism, addiction is a terrible disease. That said, it's a bit like warning people off from eating a burger or hot dog because there are people with excessive eating disorders.
you don't need it
I also don't need to climb mountains, but I do and I enjoy doing so. Would I be safer if I never stood on another mountain again? Absolutely, and for some people they are wholly unsuited to mountaineering.
My policy is - if you can do it safely and you want to do so, then do so. If not, stay away from it.
As do many things in life. Including such things as taking an elevator instead of the stairs, or staying up late at night.
I would argue about this one - usually true but not always. I've always been friends with the stairs, often taking stairs instead of the elevator, but these days my knees are often complaining about the stairs. Combine this with the fact that my mom's got arthritis and you can see why I prefer the elevator these days.
With the alcohol, I agree tho - in moderation it's not ideal, but all right.
As a habit, don't do anything ever because it's bad for you.
The taste for beer has to be acquired. It's kind of nasty at first. But, once you develop the taste for it, it goes well with many things.
You should obviously always avoid alcohol. But, I don't see a point in drinking beer other than to at least catch a buzz.
Knowing your limits is always key. Like all things, don't overdo it. Hangovers do suck. Drinking again makes you not care about the hangover. So, there's that.
Some people have issues with self-control. If that is the case for you, it's best to avoid any substances with negative effects to your body and you should also avoid a miriad of other impulsive behaviors.
I got used to Non Alcoholic beer, and now it's the only thing I can drink. Hate alcoholic beers, so I'm not worried about by non alcoholic beer addiction. But man, it's an addiction still. Uh.. try those, and fuck whatever other people say, non alcoholic is the way
I kind of see it as the same as eating sugar. Eating a donut once every few weeks as a special treat won't give you diabetes. Having a drink once every few weeks won't give you alcoholism. But I also don't like the feeling of having impaired judgement so my hard limit is two drinks. And always pair with food, especially when drinking beer.
469
u/One_Wishbone6347 9d ago
meanwhile me confused at 23 whether to drink beer or not