I haven't blogged in what seems like eons, partly because I spend all of my time on school related things, but mostly because I have never had the passion to construct an entire post. To get back into the swing of things, I have decided to start posting a question of the week and attempt to answer it (feel free to comment). Hopefully I can stick to schedule and post every Monday.
Why do people drink (aka consume alcohol)?
While I can’t think of any reason to drink, I can think of many reasons not too.
1. Alcohol is literally poison, it harms not only your liver, but the rest of your body as well
2. You tend to do stupid things when you were drunk, your judgment is impaired, and you lose control of your body
3. Alcohol, in any form, tastes like shit
4. If you drink too much, there are serious consequences including obesity and memory loss
Ironically, many people drink because they see #2 as a reason TO drink. Apparently they believe that they are too “uptight” or not fun enough normally, so that they need to drink to get rid of inhibitions and to have fun saying and doing stupid shit. I have no problem with the latter, but why are people unable to get rid of inhibitions and do fun/reckless things while not drunk? If you really need alcohol to open up, then therapy is always an option.
One thing that I look for in a friend is integrity. If a person does not have integrity, does not always have the same personality, then they have no integrity. Being drunk inherently robs you of your integrity, and makes you a different person, a fact people like to point out after a night of doing stupid things. “Sorry about that, I only liked you because I was drunk.” or “I only said that because I was drunk".”I fought that kid because I was drunk.” The list goes on.
The only reason that I can think to drink is to bond with your peers. I will take shots with my friends as a toast, but that’s about it. However, things involving alcohol almost always ends up with one-one session with the Porcelain King.
Then there are those people who say they only want to get “buzzed”. What does that even mean? Your either drinking to get drunk or don’t drink at all. Sounds like to me that buzz just means you are only a “little” drunk. Why not go all the way? Fuck it. You already made the choice anyways, why not cut to the chase?
I have nothing against people who drink, I just don’t see a reason too (especially after last October). If you really feel the need to get impaired, alcohol is a poor choice, there is more than one way to skin a cat…
