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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Yup. True alcoholism is an addiction, not a habit.
My wife and I both enjoy beer, particularly in social settings. We have beer on draft in the kitchen  , and a nice variety in a garage beer fridge. We had an impromptu group last night sitting around the kitchen enjoying a few drinks while the kids played, it's a nice way to unwind after a long day and share an experience between friends. We also genuinely enjoy trying new beers and visiting breweries, it's something I can see us doing a lot of post-kids as a fun weekend road trip.
To me, the big difference I see between drinking and hardcore drugs is the long term physical effects. The CDC considers healthy consumption of alcohol for an adult male to be two drinks per day. Can you do crack, heroin, or cocaine 2x per day without long term health impacts? Obviously if you are an alcoholic and pounding a 12 pack nightly, that's a different story. |
Excellent post.
I like craft beer, I meet with friends we go to various micro breweries in the area.
I also belong to a Mug Club at a pub half way between an old friend and I . we are 70 miles apart and meet up for beers and talk cars once a month or so.
I am also into whisk(e)y and Bourbon, I joined Flaviar about a year ago, and have an extensive collection of the stuff. I feel where I am at now vs. a year ago with my palette and my knowledge of Whisk(e)y and Bourbon has come a long way.
I also do a "Check yourself before you wreck yourself" at least 2x a year usually corresponding with a diet. I cut it out completely from my diet. Last time was not even for dieting purposes, I just felt like stopping. I was supposed to go 3 weeks ended up not bothering to drank again for almost 2 months.
I can take it or leave it regarding getting a buzz, I do however enjoy the complexities of the drink, be it beer or booze and that in itself is a hobby of mine.
I understand some let it get a hold of them and ruin them, it has its place and as long as you can keep it in its place I see no problem with it.