Social drinking is tolerated in many cultures around the world. It is accepted as a legitimate way to celebrate special occasions or just to relax after a hard day at work. Drinking in moderation tends to be viewed as a harmless activity. It is only those who are habitually intoxicated who get judged as engaging in dangerous behavior. In reality there is no level of alcohol use that can be considered completely risk free. But there are a number of benefits that people obtain from social drinking.
This is why drinking has been popular for thousands of years. Alcohol is often described as a social lubricant. People tend to feel more relaxed after a drink or two and a bit less self-conscious. The effects of alcohol make it easier for people to shake off responsibilities for a few hours. There are many social occasions that are based around alcohol consumption and these can be great fun. Some studies even suggest that drinking in moderation may bring certain health benefits.
The medical profession as a rule has only two alternatives, drink and no drink. Few of them can even perceive that there are many different rates of drinking. The worst being the one who wakes up in the morning and has to have his first sip of the day. And may do this all day long until he falls asleep or passes out. At the other extreme are the ones that drink only for a special occasion such as New Years Eve or at the birthday party of someone special, And most us are somewhere in between. It is these beneficial aspects of alcohol that ensure its continued popularity.
There is still disagreement as to what constitutes social drinking. An individual who regularly goes to the bar and drinks heavily might still claim to be a social drinker. For a lot of people the words ‘social drinker’ just means not exhibiting the classic signs of alcoholism a vague definition not helpful because it is too wide. It means that a person who is destroying their mental and physical health through overindulgence could still claim to be a social drinker. It is necessary to have a more precise definition of what is being described. One of these days we will get a good opinion of this from one of our good readers.
"For Social Dancers, dancing is not just our sport. It defines us."
This is why drinking has been popular for thousands of years. Alcohol is often described as a social lubricant. People tend to feel more relaxed after a drink or two and a bit less self-conscious. The effects of alcohol make it easier for people to shake off responsibilities for a few hours. There are many social occasions that are based around alcohol consumption and these can be great fun. Some studies even suggest that drinking in moderation may bring certain health benefits.
The medical profession as a rule has only two alternatives, drink and no drink. Few of them can even perceive that there are many different rates of drinking. The worst being the one who wakes up in the morning and has to have his first sip of the day. And may do this all day long until he falls asleep or passes out. At the other extreme are the ones that drink only for a special occasion such as New Years Eve or at the birthday party of someone special, And most us are somewhere in between. It is these beneficial aspects of alcohol that ensure its continued popularity.
There is still disagreement as to what constitutes social drinking. An individual who regularly goes to the bar and drinks heavily might still claim to be a social drinker. For a lot of people the words ‘social drinker’ just means not exhibiting the classic signs of alcoholism a vague definition not helpful because it is too wide. It means that a person who is destroying their mental and physical health through overindulgence could still claim to be a social drinker. It is necessary to have a more precise definition of what is being described. One of these days we will get a good opinion of this from one of our good readers.
"Social dancers know that if you dance with your heart, your feet will follow."
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