I've seen what it's done to many in my family, so I don't touch that nasty shit. I can't believe such a deadly (to both drinker and innocent people) toxin is legal and other, less harmful substances aren't.
alcohol's not going to hurt you if drink it in moderation. i can totally understand not drinking for family reasons, tho.
Most alcoholics start off drinking in moderation. Then they moderate a little more, and then some more...
Hey, if alcohol is okay in moderation why isn't LSD? LSD causes no physical changes in the brain or body (unlike alcohol), and the LD50 (lethal dose in 50% of subjects) is about 200 times the effective dose. Whereas alcohol reaches its LD50 at about 10 times the amounted needed to get a buzz (not drunk). So what's the issue?
I'm not saying LSD should be legal (it shouldn't), I'm just pointing out the hypocrisy.
And to people who say LSD causes flashbacks, you're wrong. Any psychological trauma can cause flashbacks (Vietnam flashbacks, for instance). Flashbacks are a psychological phenomena, not a chemical one.
I can't pick just one. Basically, there are two reasons I drink alcohol and they are usually done distinctly from one another: -Because I enjoy the taste. -To get drunk.
Because I like the taste of it? How come the most obvious reason imaginable is not on the list?
This. I don't get why this is not an option. I love the taste of a nice cold lager, or some whiskey with ice and of course a glass of Baileys (fucking heaven).
@Fajita_Jim said:
@Toms115 said:
@Fajita_Jim: you've gone from being somewhat reasonable to the complete opposite
Either way, alcohol is perfectly fine as long as the person drinking it is of sound mind. Addiction will generally only occur if the person is using it as an escape or anti depressant.
You're right however with what you said about LSD. Though the unpredictable nature of the drug make it more of a problem to others as far as I'm concerned.
Because I like it. People who don't just haven't found something they like; seriously guys, step away from the beer for a second and try something with a lick of class.
Or just don't drink Budweiser, Coors, Natty Ice, etc. All those big-name beers are filled with all kinds of shit, and they taste like piss. Grab some Sam Adams(most of their flavors are shit, get a Boston Lager) or a Yuengling or Red Stripe. While we're on the subject: if you drink Bud Light Lime, I hate you and you deserve to die.
Spot on. Reading that, I realise I enjoy Guinness and am currently working my way through a Stella Artois but I highly doubt most of the people who have said they don't like the taste have had either and instead go for the garbage you list. It always amazes me when I go to a bar and people genuinely order a Coors Light.
Stella isn't great, Not worth the admiration it gets, and there are much, much better Belgium beers out there, Have you tried Carlsberg? it's quite a nice Danish Beer
Denmark representing!
I can't believe "because I like the taste" isn't a choice.
Either way, alcohol is perfectly fine as long as the person drinking it is of sound mind. Addiction will generally only occur if the person is using it as an escape or anti depressant.
You're right however with what you said about LSD. Though the unpredictable nature of the drug make it more of a problem to others as far as I'm concerned.
Same could be said of LSD. Remember, LSD isn't a true hallucinogen, it doesn't create sensory information, it distorts it. If you want a true hallucinogen you have to go with something like Datura, which is perfectly legal and likely grows in your backyard. That shit will send you to another world.
The horror stories of LSD usually come from people who already have physiological issues, and like any drug, even alcohol, it can exacerbate these. But most bad experiences with LSD come from candy flipping (LSD + MDMA or X) and hippy flipping (LSD + Mushrooms). It's equivalent to how alcohol + sleeping pills can make things bad, but people don't put the blame squarely on alcohol.
I think what bothers me the most are people who see someone smoking pot or something and says "Fucking druggie". *Guzzle guzzle guzzle*. It's the hypocrisy that pisses me off. Yes, most drinkers are responsible, but so are most pot smokers. So are most people who trip LSD, because very few people are dumb enough to dose LSD and then drive. But look at the statistics for drunk driving...
See where I'm coming from? Either legalize it all and stop being hypocritical, or make it all illegal since the issues are identical across the board. Personally, I lean toward the latter, and I smoke cigarettes which is fucking stupid. If they were illegal, it would sure help me quit.
I've seen what it's done to many in my family, so I don't touch that nasty shit. I can't believe such a deadly (to both drinker and innocent people) toxin is legal and other, less harmful substances aren't.
I would like to add that alcohol is not a drug, you can get addicted to it yes and crave for it at times. But it is not a drug, its a drink.
I've seen what it's done to many in my family, so I don't touch that nasty shit. I can't believe such a deadly (to both drinker and innocent people) toxin is legal and other, less harmful substances aren't.
I would like to add that alcohol is not a drug, you can get addicted to it yes and crave for it at times. But it is not a drug, its a drink.
It's a drug. Doesn't matter if you drink it or snort it.
I would like to add that alcohol is not a drug, you can get addicted to it yes and crave for it at times. But it is not a drug, its a drink.
Alcohol is most definitely a drug. Do you know what the definition for 'Drug' is? A Drug is any chemical that causes changes in how the body functions. Seriously, that's like 5th grade science.
@teh_destroyer: Alcohol is a drug. A drug is a substance that, when consumed by the body, alters normal bodily functions. Alcohol does that. Other drugs include Caffeine, and Cocoa. Yep, coffee and chocolate contain drugs. If you drink coffee or eat chocolate, you do drugs!!!
As for the actual question, I drink it because it's awesome. Is that not a good enough answer? I guess it's more of a social thing than anything.
(I don't drink because I'm under age and it is illegal, not to mention that all the people I know my age who drink illegally are all douchebags. In addition, I have no intention to do more than drink the occasional beer when I am of age for the simple fact that people in my family always act like bigoted assholes when they drink and I would rather not subject my own kids or people in general to that brand of bullshit if it is, in fact, genetic.)
I've seen what it's done to many in my family, so I don't touch that nasty shit. I can't believe such a deadly (to both drinker and innocent people) toxin is legal and other, less harmful substances aren't.
They go pretty easy on some serious stuff here. Steroids have huge side effects, all the trippy drugs, too. I don't know about that graphic...
Because I like it. People who don't just haven't found something they like; seriously guys, step away from the beer for a second and try something with a lick of class.
Or just don't drink Budweiser, Coors, Natty Ice, etc. All those big-name beers are filled with all kinds of shit, and they taste like piss. Grab some Sam Adams(most of their flavors are shit, get a Boston Lager) or a Yuengling or Red Stripe. While we're on the subject: if you drink Bud Light Lime, I hate you and you deserve to die.
Spot on. Reading that, I realise I enjoy Guinness and am currently working my way through a Stella Artois but I highly doubt most of the people who have said they don't like the taste have had either and instead go for the garbage you list. It always amazes me when I go to a bar and people genuinely order a Coors Light.
If you guys are in the US, there are tons of craft breweries that can cater to any tastes. If you're on the... West coast: Stone, Firestone Walker, Deschutes, Drakes, Green Flash, Sierra Nevada, Oskar Blues, Great Divide, Russian River, etc East Coast: Big Boss, Cigar City, Terrapin, Flying Dog, Dogfish Head, etc Don't know as much about the central US, but I'm sure there are goodies to be found there as well. Here's a pretty good website to get a feel for what people think of different beers and to maybe find some breweries in your area. http://beeradvocate.com/lists/popular Btw, I love beer. It's so yummy :D As long as you use moderation its a great experience!
I've seen what it's done to many in my family, so I don't touch that nasty shit. I can't believe such a deadly (to both drinker and innocent people) toxin is legal and other, less harmful substances aren't.
They go pretty easy on some serious stuff here. Steroids have huge side effects, all the trippy drugs, too. I don't know about that graphic...
LSD and magic mushrooms don't cause any physical alterations to the body or brain whatsoever (it's chemical interference, not physical). Even a little alcohol directly alters brain STRUCTURE, as in PHYSICALLY.
I don't. I have zero desire to inebriate myself in any way, shape or form. Plus, money is better spent elsewhere.
Exactly this.
I'm surprised and pleased by what the majority answer is.. good chaps here.
That's not a cool thing to say... I don't drink at all, but I know plenty of "good chaps" that like to have a few beers or even go on a drunk once in a while and I don't judge them for it. They don't abuse it, which is when alcohol becomes a problem.
I don't. I have zero desire to inebriate myself in any way, shape or form. Plus, money is better spent elsewhere.
Exactly this.
I'm surprised and pleased by what the majority answer is.. good chaps here.
That's not a cool thing to say... I don't drink at all, but I know plenty of "good chaps" that like to have a few beers or even go on a drunk once in a while and I don't judge them for it. They don't abuse it, which is when alcohol becomes a problem.
I judge people on the decisions they make in life. Drinking alcohol happens to be a decision that I have no respect for, regardless of the reasons behind it. I can't force myself have a different view, it's part of me, good or bad.
So, because I decide to have a drink once in a while I am a bad person? yeesh.............
Guys, knock off the personal insults and references to Hitler. Everyone can have their opinion on the subject, and no one has any right to act like a jerk.
I live in a hick town in the middle of a hick province, so I've been around alcohol prettymuch my entire life.
The thing is, I refuse to drink. I've tried it, of course. When I turned 18 I bought myself a bottle of The Macallan and tried to see what all the fuss was about. Had little bits at a time in my room before bed and always hated the taste. In University I tried sips of beer, sips of coolers, etc. Always hated the taste. There's nothing appealing about alcohol to me, I'd much prefer drinking something I actually enjoy.
That and the fact that my family is full of drunks, people addicted to drugs and that I've had more friends/family die directly because of drinking/drugs than I can count on both my hands.
I see nothing positive that comes out of drinking.
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