Does that mean all drinking is bad?

Does this mean ALL drinking is bad?

Alcohol has been around for thousands of years as part of celebrations,

socializing, and religious services. And many adults can -and do -drink

in moderate or LOW-RISK ways that do not have negative consequences.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

“moderate” means having no more than 1 drink a day for women

& no more than 2 drinks a day for men.

IT ALSO MEANS DRINKING:

IN THE RIGHT WAY: Sipping slowly. That means not gulping or chugging (and certainly not having more than 1 standard drink an hour).

AT THE RIGHT TIME AND PLACE: NOT at school. work, or when doing anything that

requires alertness and coordination, such as:

- Driving a car - or using any machinery,

- Sports

- Boating

- Swimming

- Hunting

FOR THE RIGHT REASONS: NOT when drinking is done to:

- Escape

- Relax

- Lose control

- Feel accepted

- Rebel against authority

- Make it easier (perhaps less scary) to meet new people

- Look more mature and independent