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Alcohol - addictive, dangerous and socially acceptable

Bread is villainized yet beer is socially accepted.  Despite the fact that alcohol is addictive and dangerous (contributing to countless injuries and deaths), alcohol is normalized in so many societies around the world. From "mommy juice" to a way to relax or celebrate, alcohol is advertised, touted and consumed in ways that you wouldn't see with any other drug. Even though alcohol is a drug, it's extremely accessible and as socially acceptable as drinking water. In fact, in several places in Europe, beer is cheaper than water when dining out!  The popularity of alcohol and the pressure to drink is everywhere. This makes it incredibly difficult for the many recovering alcoholics that are working incredibly hard to maintain long-term sobriety. I have several friends that continue to battle alcohol abuse triggers and temptations. Weddings, sporting events, backyard BBQs, birthday parties, office events and holiday functions. In almost every social function, you are like...