What function alcohol has played in your life and what role it will play in the future...?
494781
I drank quite a bit when I was in college. Three things have occurred which have caused me to stop drinking alcoholic beverages altogether.\n\n1. My wife and I used to have ONE cocktail before dinner every night, usually just when I got home from work. After a period of time, we increased it to two so we could get the same buzz that one used to. When it reached three, we realized what was happening, and we stopped having a drink or two or three before dinner. That was 38 years ago!!\n\n2. A good friend of mine was killed by a drunken driver. That soured me on drinking. I have no tolerance of drunk drivers and think they should be jailed!!\n\n3. About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. The medications I take are dangerous if one is drinking alcoholic beverages. So, I don't drink!\n\nIt has played a negative role in my life and has NO place  in my future.
813927
Usually just to have fun with friends and maybe meet a few people. I've had one night stands. It was fun but, now I'm engaged so, such things are definitely not going to happen anymore. When I go back to college I'll be married and if I do go to parties it will just be for a good clean time maybe get drink and smoke a little reefer.
854069
Most things are good, in moderation. Anything in excess could kill you (even water). There's nothing wrong with having a glass of wine every now and then, as David pointed out. It's making a habit of it, or depending on the wine to ease your spirits, that causes problems. Don't get drunk, and you're okay.
849465
There are several people in my life with drinking problems, my Grandpa  is the only success story I know of. They say that there is never a cured alcoholic, they are recovering for the rest of their lives. Alcoholism is a disease, and many people take it lightly because drinking is socially accepted. The way my Gpa stopped was by getting really, really drunk beyond the point of sickness, and he says his secret to 'recovery' was just remembering the feeling of that night. He immediately stopped drinking, and started chewing gum incessedly. He did attend AA mtgs and said that suprisingly, they really did help. He also said that the fact that my Gma attended the alinon mtgs helped alot bc he didn't feel as if he was all alone. You have to remain patient and not stress out the alcoholic to the point that they would want to drink. Remove all alcohol from the house, even if its a wine cooler. Living with an alcoholic is a very difficult thing. I hope this brings some insight. Good Luck
15049
This all depends on the person. Bigger people can consume larger volumes of alcohol. Metabolism also plays a major role.
620430
It kills brain cells but you should have more than enough extra ones that it doesnt seem to concern too many people.  When your body metabolizes the alcohol, it turns it into liver fat and over a long period of time can decrease your body's ability to filter your blood through the liver.  It also dehydrates you and this is bad if you are an athlete.  In moderation, your body can deal with most of the bad stuff.
1097575
It makes sense. Look at those that drink too much alcohol and drive...or eat way too much.....we were made for a reason and should learn to live life by taking things easy and live in moderation.
550118
let me be the one to tell you drinking is no fun time..my mom and dad were both drunks , they treated their only 2 children so bad my brother killed hisself at 12 years old , my life has been ruined by alchol, both my parents died very early , due to drinking , do not let anyone who drinks regularly into your life ,,you will regret it , i'll never have a chance to be normal because of people who wanted to have a good time by drinking ...
742267
Alcohol... don't try to stay away from it anymore.... I just automatically stay away from it.  It's a killer no matter how you look at it.
848890
Dont know I dont get drunk.\n I do not drink that much anymore either, it was alot more fun before I turned 21 for some reason.
557206
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_beverage\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_consumption_and_health
117535
The alcohol actually messes with your brain chemistry. It slows the reuptake of seratonin, for one, making you "happy" and "relaxed". It also affects the areas of the brain that control thought, reflexes, and all senses except hearing. Once your kidneys filter it out of your blood stream, you return to "normal".
955385
Drink up with no worries....we can always have a brand new liver grown for us!  I'll take a strawberry margarita with an extra shot of cuervo :)
457402
Professional alcoholic? J/K\n\nI would like to be the research scientists that discovers the cure for cancer.
567251
It should not have any affect of the outcome.\n\nSperm damage from Alcohol takes a lot of alcohol over a long time.
839291
In my experience alcohol can definitely assist people in doing things they wouldn't normally do without alcohol in their system.  I don't think you would do anything stupid because of the fact that you are aware of this fear you have of acting innapropriate.  It's the chance we all take when hanging out with friends who are drinking, that they may do something they wouldn't normally do.  If she is a true friend she will laught with you and tell you to stop your just being drunk.  If your obnoxious when you get drunk however she may not want to hang out with you anymore.  Maybe you should just be honest with her and get it out in the open so that you both may enjoy the evening and you already know how she would react.  She may surprise you and tell you that she would be delighted to make out with you.  '-)
100230
Pro: Extra energy, if taken before you drink alcohol it takes longer for you to get drunk!!\n\nCon: Higher heartrate