Is alcohol really that great?

supackofidiots · 16-09-2012 01:40AM #1

is alcohol really that great?
I'm 365 days sober and honestly have never felt better.
Makes me wonder what I ever saw in it in the first place. a sore head, a dose of the scutters and a day wasted in bed. seriously, what actually is the point?
what are some positive benefits of drinking alcohol.

Richard571 · 16-09-2012 01:42AM

supackofidiots wrote: »

is alcohol really that great?
I'm 365 days sober and honestly have never felt better.
Makes me wonder what I ever saw in it in the first place. a sore head, a dose of the scutters and a day wasted in bed. seriously, what actually is the point?
what are some positive benefits of drinking alcohol.

Yes, just yes.

Scioch · 16-09-2012 01:42AM

supackofidiots wrote: »

what are some positive benefits of drinking alcohol.

Cures sore heads, scutters and gets ya out of the bed.

Samuri Suicide · 16-09-2012 01:43AM

It makes reading your post alot easier.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 16-09-2012 01:44AM

Beer....is there anything it can't do.

I once went off the beer... It was the worst day of my life.

MadYaker · 16-09-2012 01:45AM

You sound like you used to be an alcoholic, moderation is the key. If the question you're really trying to ask is "Is it worth going out and getting absolutely hammered?" Then the answer is yes! Just not every night of the week.

SoundFella · 16-09-2012 01:45AM

supackofidiots wrote: »

is alcohol really that great?
I'm 365 days sober and honestly have never felt better.
Makes me wonder what I ever saw in it in the first place. a sore head, a dose of the scutters and a day wasted in bed. seriously, what actually is the point?
what are some positive benefits of drinking alcohol.

It's a drug pain and simple and a strong one at that , research puts it higher than cocaine and heroin (although I wouldn't agree) .

The addiction rate is high and people don't realise they have a problem until they try and stop ....its like I'm a non smoker and have a negative view on them as I've seen the damage they can do where as a full time smoker only sees the positives or is so hooked they can't live without them. If you can stop drinking (like you seem to have) you'll save money and in the end be more productive and eventually get high on life and not a nagin of vodka!

Sar_Bear · 16-09-2012 01:45AM

supackofidiots wrote: »

is alcohol really that great?
I'm 365 days sober and honestly have never felt better.
Makes me wonder what I ever saw in it in the first place. a sore head, a dose of the scutters and a day wasted in bed. seriously, what actually is the point?
what are some positive benefits of drinking alcohol.

When you don't over do it and don't have a sore head/scutters, a day in bed, then it's brilliant.

Rayne Wooney · 16-09-2012 01:45AM

It's not if you've ever had some Roofies before..... That shít cray

:pac:

hightimes1 · 16-09-2012 01:45AM

I agree with you, but in answer to your question, yes it makes forgetting reality slightly easier

EdenHazard · 16-09-2012 01:46AM

No, its horrible!

o1s1n · 16-09-2012 01:46AM

SoundFella wrote: »

research puts it higher than cocaine and heroin

NegativeCreep · 16-09-2012 01:46AM

I literally don't think life would be worth living without alcohol. Especially spirits. A night out would be the most tedious and dreadful thing in the world without a feed of spirits!

16-09-2012 01:46AM

The cause of... and solution to... all of life's problems.

Praetorian Saighdiuir · 16-09-2012 01:48AM

On some occasions, women + alcohol = benwavner getting the ride.

God bless you alcohol, even you alcopops!

Keep up the good work

SoundFella · 16-09-2012 01:49AM

o1s1n wrote: »

SoundFella wrote: »

research puts it higher than cocaine and heroin

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6A000O20101101?irpc=932

^^^^^^^^
I kid you not

MaxSteele · 16-09-2012 01:50AM

Moderation is key. Also wouldn't have had some of my most memorable nights without it either. Same with most people.

Have you pulled mots, had mental conversations and done hilarious things you did with alcohol in the same way while you've been sober ?

I doubt it. :P

humbert · 16-09-2012 02:08AM

It's a drug that alters your state of mind, and sometimes that's good.

B.A._Baracus · 16-09-2012 02:14AM

SoundFella wrote: »

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6A000O20101101?irpc=932

^^^^^^^^
I kid you not

... :pac:
Thats mental. Who in their right minds creates these studies.

mackg · 16-09-2012 02:45AM

AH Beers Awkward Silence - Saturday October 6th, Macturcaills 8pm

later12 · 16-09-2012 02:51AM

supackofidiots wrote: »

is alcohol really that great?
I'm 365 days sober and honestly have never felt better.
Makes me wonder what I ever saw in it in the first place. a sore head, a dose of the scutters and a day wasted in bed. seriously, what actually is the point?
what are some positive benefits of drinking alcohol.

Some of it tastes delicious
Feeling of light headedness
Euphoria
Often an improvement in mood, even if only in short term.
Impaired judgement, sure you'll do things you'd never do sober. You might learn something.
Decreased stress or anxiety for a few 'hours off'
Something to do during a recession.

I'm not a massive fan of alcohol myself, but after listing those benefits, I'm off to go and drink my bodyweight in Aldi Wine.

Cheers OP:)

guitarzero · 16-09-2012 02:53AM

You're spot on, I dont get what all the fuss is about, something that makes you more stupid would be considered bad but alcohol does that and a lot worse. But there ya go like.

cartell_best · 16-09-2012 03:03AM

alcohol is great in moderation when alone but absofookinlutely when in a social group, creates memories and some times black spots on said memories, but you always know you had a great night when you remember very little, if anything!

brummytom · 16-09-2012 03:54AM

I started Uni today. In a flat with 4 others. They don't drink. Instant dislike. Went out for a fag, met some people, went to their room to drink then to a club. Basically drink is very very good.

youreadthis · 16-09-2012 04:04AM

I drink, but stop before getting drunk. I just hate hangovers that much, and also it's expensive and I like saving my money on stuff like traveling.

1ZRed · 16-09-2012 04:20AM

brummytom wrote: »

I started Uni today. In a flat with 4 others. They don't drink. Instant dislike.

Ugh! What kind of little girl's convent was this?!

Fckin dry bus ****

Simi · 16-09-2012 04:24AM

It tastes great, makes women appear more attractive and makes a person virtually invulnerable to criticism!

Hamiltonion · 16-09-2012 04:25AM

IMO Alcohol's only upside is it's availability. Give me a joint over a few beers any day, or an E over a booze binge.

You'll have a better time x1000000, you'll make friends instead of starting fights, you remember your night, you party into the next day instead of passing out, you'll actually be better at picking up girls and you won't feel horrible the next day, just a bit sketched out that a few hours kip and a cup of tea will fix (in moderation of course. Don't do that **** every week)

Tombi! · 16-09-2012 04:30AM

OP, yes, if you ignore the fact you're slowly killing yourself, it's great!
Just don't get too drunk before work/school/meetings and don't go to places where you meet other drunken people who want to knife you and all is well.

brummytom wrote: »

I started Uni today. In a flat with 4 others. They don't drink. Instant dislike. Went out for a fag, met some people, went to their room to drink then to a club. Basically drink is very very good.

But at least you know they won't steal your beer!

Where To · 16-09-2012 04:45AM

There's no better feeling in the world than waking up on a Sunday morning with a clear sober alcohol-free head.:)

Edit: alcohol makes me money though so I love it.

mackg · 16-09-2012 04:48AM

brummytom wrote: »

I started Uni today. In a flat with 4 others. They don't drink. Instant dislike. Went out for a fag, met some people, went to their room to drink then to a club. Basically drink is very very good.

Do they know each other? Is it student flats? If so asked to be moved. Unless you want them complaining you to whoever runs the place every 5 minutes.

Is alcohol really that great?

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