MCB wrote:1. don't drink when stressed, or hungry, angry, thirsty, or lonely.
2. don't drink alone.
3. have only one drink with a meal, or just before going to bed.
4.stick with low alcohol drinks.
5. appreciate the taste
Guaranteed to not precipitate problems.
That's a good list to live by (hey Paul, hint hint)
I've decided to avoid it. I'm ok with that. But someday I'd like to experience what it feels like to have a buzz or even get a little plastered.
When I was a teen, one of my close friends attempted to end his life with a razer and a 12 pack. He fell into my arms when I opened his car door, empty cans falling out. Got his heart restarted with a defibulator. Real big mess. After all these years I'm still trying to get past the smell of alcohol tied with the image.
For now, I would most likely be breaking rule 1 & 2. I actually envy people that are level headed enough to enjoy the experience.