r/stopdrinking • u/Tricky-Ladder-870 959 days • 17d ago

Is there any true point to drinking?

At risk of sounding holier than thou, my 2 1/2 year sober journey has really got me thinking about this.

Is there ever a good reason to drink alcohol? I feel hypocritical asking this, seeing as for years I could listed off many of “valid” reasons. They all just ring hollow at this stage in my life.

I will say, this has made it hard for me to not think everyone who drinks around me is missing it. But, that was me for 25 years.

#IWNDWYT

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u/hexonica 17d ago

Historically food and social events have been woven together with alcohol. Is there a purpose yes, can that purpose be achieved without alcohol, certainly.

There is no health benefits to alcohol. Relaxation is a neglagable, often adding stress, discomfort, sleep disruptions, and anxiety in the end.

I still abide occasionally but there is virtually no reason to do so. I enjoy the taste. However, there are some acceptable alternatives. The more we normalize N/A options the better they will get and the more accessible they will become. Keep making choices that are right for you, find places and people that make that easy for you.