I have multiple family members that are struggling or have recovered/have been sober for an extended amount of time.
In Central Europe and other places drinking is incredibly ingrained into social mechanics, making it very hard to quit or stay sober.
Personally I still like to drink on occasion, but seeing the amount of damage alcholics do to themselves and the people around them has really opened my eyes.
Even worse, some people see recovered alcoholics as „weak“ (because they „can’t handle their drinks“)… nothing could be farther from the truth.
Even though I’m a libertarian at heart, I really wish the government would restrict alcohol sales so you don’t have to face shelves full of booze when you shop for groceries.
In Central Europe and other places drinking is incredibly ingrained into social mechanics, making it very hard to quit or stay sober.
Personally I still like to drink on occasion, but seeing the amount of damage alcholics do to themselves and the people around them has really opened my eyes.
Even worse, some people see recovered alcoholics as „weak“ (because they „can’t handle their drinks“)… nothing could be farther from the truth.
Even though I’m a libertarian at heart, I really wish the government would restrict alcohol sales so you don’t have to face shelves full of booze when you shop for groceries.