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"Alcoholism is a gnarly fucking disease. A slow, remorseless killer. And it also has the distinction of being totally socially acceptable and incentivized by our culture. A steady stream of messaging that begins in adolescence, and changes in form as we age up, but the content remains the same:
You are a loser if you don't get wasted.
Being drunk is living.
You want to live don't you?"
Max Collins of Eve 6 reflecting on the death of Steve Harwell of Smashmouth
@Smersh I can see the truth in this message, but, growing up, it's not the message I got. Drinking was socially acceptable, but drinking too much never was in my world.
@Smersh That's why most of us learn this thing about moderation. Sadly, it's not as easy for some.