0_Apprentice
I feel that I drink much more than anyone in my group of friends
1_Wizard
Sometimes, drink may be an expression of thanks or a resolution a disagreement.
0_Apprentice
It is at times but I think like many others I drink for the buzz of getting drunk and feeling like good times only occur when alcohol is involved
1_Wizard
Binge drinking is a drinking style that's popular and overlaps social drinking.
0_Apprentice
This is the direction socializing is going in many countries - excessive drinking as the only means of enjoyment. Certain countries have more of this issue than others though
1_Wizard
It's sad because there are long-term effects of alcohol abuse that damage nearly every organ and system in the body.
0_Apprentice
This is very true. After researching this topic recently, I realized that alcohol could be more harmful than many 'hard' drugs which are banned almost worldwide, yet alcohol is legal pretty much everywhere.
1_Wizard
I believe many alcoholics are running to alcohol to help with their anguish and the long-term effects of alcohol consumption include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain.