It's not really about not having vices. It's about the stigmatization that recreational drugs get despite the fact that alcohol is worse than just about all of them
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Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases globally last year – study
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Yes yes alcohol is bad. I enjoy drinking way too much. I don't really see the appeal in getting wasted these days because damn do you pay the next day, but I definitely drink more often than I should and like getting a buzz.
Waste of money and bad for my body. But urghhh I don't think I'm going to just straight up stop any time soon.
Waste of money and bad for my body. But urghhh I don't think I'm going to just straight up stop any time soon.
Alcohol is not a necessary component to having fun or making friends.
if anybody ever wants to talk about giving up alcohol/beer, I'm around in this thread or DMs. there's not as many of us who don't drink, and it can be tricky in so many ways, but there's no shame in giving it a shot if you are interested or curious. after spending most of my 20s as a music critic, and thinking it was normal/required to drink while out at concerts on a regular basis, I quit about five years ago. I don't miss it. my health is way better. but the transition was really socially awkward at first—not for me, to clarify, as I found myself instantly and surprisingly comfortable without booze. it was other people who had an issue with my choice not to drink, in spite of my willingness to meet and spend time at bars. I even lost some friends, though I've come to realize I am better off without ppl that fickle as part of my friend group.
Well hold on now, who is arguing that it is?
You could, theoretically live an entire life devoid of hobbies. Hobbies are not a necessary component to survival. Hobbies are a recreational activity. Drinking alcohol is a recreational activity. I just find it wild that someone could live, taking the average age of users here into consideration let's say 28 years, and not witness a single instance of alcohol serving to help facilitate fun or enjoyment or happiness.
Quit alcohol this year and don't see myself going back. Too expensive and most liquor gives me bad stomach pain. Only alcohol I like to drink is draft beer at bars, but none are nearby me anyways.
From what I remember caffeine actually has some health benefits. However there may be a link between roasted coffee beans and cancer if I remember correctly, so maybe a double-edged sword if coffee in particular is your vice.
you'd be shocked how many people have very negative memories related to drinking and people drinking :)
I don't think there is connection with alcohol here. At least here in Finland young people drink less than ever not to mention humans (and so younger persons too) have consumed alcohol since dawn of time so it would be weird if suddenly lead to big increase in that regard.
I often wonder if we will look back in a few decades and look at alcohol the way we do at tobacco now.
It seems obvious that it is unhealthy.
It's just so utterly entrenched in our social lives.
It seems obvious that it is unhealthy.
It's just so utterly entrenched in our social lives.
Been teetotal most of my life. Just dabble every other year and have a glass of cider when I feel like taking a risk. Aside from that though, mainly just drink water and occasionally lemonade or a coke when I'm out for a meal. Literally 99% of what I drink is filtered water.
The alcohol obsession in the UK is really, really bad. You're not "one of the guys" unless you drink shitloads.
Never smoked in my life either. Hate the smell.
The alcohol obsession in the UK is really, really bad. You're not "one of the guys" unless you drink shitloads.
Never smoked in my life either. Hate the smell.
I'm a recovering alcoholic myself. I've spent the last 25+ years drinking an ungodly amount prior to getting sober. We're talking 1.5L of vodka and 12 beers a day (still have no idea how I was able to accomplish so much drunk all the time).
Alcohol to me is terrible. It almost killed me and added very little to my life. However, as long as you are an alcoholic and not susceptible as I was to it, then by all means enjoy it. I still wish I could enjoy a cold beer after a hard days work or a bourbon when I 'm out at a social function.
Alcohol to me is terrible. It almost killed me and added very little to my life. However, as long as you are an alcoholic and not susceptible as I was to it, then by all means enjoy it. I still wish I could enjoy a cold beer after a hard days work or a bourbon when I 'm out at a social function.
Couple bottles of wine and a six pack of beer.
So yeah maybe 15 giant gulps.
I think the increasing consensus is that alcohol is unhealthy even in small quantities. And let's be honest who actually only has half a glass of wine with a meal?
Sugar intake beyond the recommended daily limit over time does increase risk of cancer for sure.
Wine or champagne being good in any way (drink a glass with your meal and everything is cool!) is a myth and lie. Even the smallest amount of alcohol is unhealthy and it doesn't matter which it is.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health...e-deaths-among-young-adults-fueled-by-alcohol
https://www.uwhealth.org/news/uw-health-seeing-trends-of-increased-liver-disease-in-young-adults
There are tons and tons of articles about this subject. Its only getting worse.
I just like the taste of coffee. It is more a dessert for me. I am not a daily drinker thankfully but.. I do love me some cola..
My whole family is riddled with type 2 diabetes already so limiting my sugar intake would be the smart choice but..
If 2e9 global consumers every year and 0.78e6 cases, this is 0.00005 cases for every drinker or about 50 for every 1 million drinkers. Seems genetics also plays a role in certain cancer types, as well as what type of alcohol is being consumed, i.e. tied to production process. It seems a low rate, but adds between 3-9% increased risk as compared to nondrinkers.
It won't. There are people that don't drink and get cancer all the time. Eating red meat gives you cancer, read the China Study.
My father in law doesn't drink at all and he had oral cancer; had to cut 30% of his tongue off. His dad never had a drink either and he died of pancreatic cancer. There are plenty of examples out there.
All my grandparents drink a little and no cancer. It's not a scientific explanation, but I don't think it will hurt you if you drink a little.
I was dangerously close to becoming a functional alcoholic last year and early this year. Realized that it was truly worsening my depression and have done my best to cut it out.
I drink maybe once every week or two and that's like a margarita if my wife and I go out to eat.
I drink maybe once every week or two and that's like a margarita if my wife and I go out to eat.
"the proportion of cases deemed caused by alcohol was highest for cancers of the oesophagus, pharynx, and lip and oral cavity."
Wait, what's the implication for mouth wash then?
Wait, what's the implication for mouth wash then?
I have no information on that one way or another, but luckily there are some decent alcohol-free mouthwashes out there regardless.
Nah, I do as well, I grew up with alcoholism ever-present but I've also seen people have a lot of fun and good memories tied to alcohol as well.