Something we don't know about you...

[famifan]

But I had relatives that was literary killed by alcohol.

I'm too.  Also the male part of my family (with except on lucky me) and relatives are heavily addicted to this shit and suffer from it

[Mo-hd]

I went 4 days sober. Neat feeling, minus withdrawl lol. My doctor put me on Lorazepam to help me sleep at night.

That's awesome!.

A man said ( I do not drink a drink goes mental and laughs from me the lowest than me..) I think he sad this for more than 1400 years.
Not to mention the effects of alcohol in health.

For me, I haven't taste alcohol In my life.
Good luck and keep up the good work!   

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I am very sorry to hear that from you, guys.

[P]

Sounded like alcohol addiction to me, which I have also lost a friend to unfortunately.

Yes addiction.

[L___E___T]

Alcohol is fine in moderation, the trouble comes when you can't moderate it and then it becomes enough of a problem for people to say 'do not drink, ever'.

I rarely drink but I don't believe it is a problem in small amounts, if you have the composure.  Nobody likes a drunk though, so the saying goes.

Having said that, Mo, you're not missing out on anything (it's not easy to buy alcohol in SA is it I understand?) and I actually quite respect those people who are completely teetotal, that too takes dedication.

I rarely drink at all, I'd much rather sit down with a cup of tea and browse Famicom World, genuinely!  Not everyone is the same though and we're all from different cultures and countiries, so one rule for all doesn't exist.

In the end, I do hope those with troubles are all able to see through them though, it's not a nice thing to have to overcome.

[fcgamer]

I think LET is right, we are all from different cultures and backgrounds, and that definitely helps influence our thoughts on the matter.  I was never as much of a drinker until I went to Germany, and then my love for quality tasting product led to me home brewing.

I think it is against the religion for people from Saudi Arabia to drink? At least this is what my old classmate/good Saudi friend had told me, though he would go out and drink with ya sometimes in the states.

[MaxXimus]

I know alcohol is outlawed there

[P]

Yeah in many muslim countries it's more or less illegal.
My Iraqian friends says you can't drink in Iraq but many people drink at home.

Alcohol is fine in moderation, the trouble comes when you can't moderate it and then it becomes enough of a problem for people to say 'do not drink, ever'.

I rarely drink but I don't believe it is a problem in small amounts, if you have the composure.  Nobody likes a drunk though, so the saying goes.

Everyone says that I'm funny when I drink though (I guess I'm really boring when sober lol). Some people I don't want to drink with though because I know they gets really rude when drunk. I also remember about everything no matter how drunk I was which also is good. It's nice to know that you didn't bother other people too much. But you are right, it's best in moderation if you can handle it, and if not it's probably best to stay away.

[Mo-hd]

Because it is against the religion Islam. Not because its illegal or against the law or something. 
SA and other muslim countries for example taking things seriously by educate the community for Alcohol, drinking, drugs, and so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15OfViWhTcg

Quotation:  Islam's holistic approach to health and well-being means that anything that is harmful or mostly harmful, is forbidden.  Therefore,  Islam takes an uncompromising stand towards alcohol and forbids its consumption in either small or large quantities.  Alcohol is undoubtedly harmful and adversely affects the mind and the body.  It clouds the mind, causes disease, wastes money, and destroys individuals, families, and communities.

Beer are allowed as long its not alcoholic

[fcgamer]

I think at one time in part of the middle east - Iran I think - they had some breweries and beer was against the religion yet popular. Then there was a change in regime and a crackdown. Began.

[MaxXimus]

I had a stressful day of work today with related residual drama lasting in to the evening. I'm in a weird spot because I'm friends with my coworkers but my boss is my godfather. I am feeling sick with anxiety right now, and I am trying not to drink so I don't have that to ease my stress and I have no pot either.. I am not supposed to take my anxiety meds until bedtime as they usually knock me right out within an hour. (Which is good because I have insomnia) im just having a bad day all around. Its been 5 days since I have gotten drunk though so there's always that.

[StJackie]

I used to drink in the states occasionally.. but now not as much as i do in Japan.. Very hard not to cause everyone and their 90 year old grand mom drinks here..  I drink, but i dont get stupid or drunk.. i guess im responsible with it...I like the taste...  Sho-chu & Sake are fun to try all the different styles and taste.. almost required to drink in business here heh..

[P]

Yeah it's strange that a high number of Japanese turns red like a tomato and can't drink anymore after just half a beer and yet everyone seems to drink. I also drink much more in Japan than anywhere else, since all the Japanese also wants to drink almost anytime.

I had a stressful day of work today with related residual drama lasting in to the evening. I'm in a weird spot because I'm friends with my coworkers but my boss is my godfather. I am feeling sick with anxiety right now, and I am trying not to drink so I don't have that to ease my stress and I have no pot either.. I am not supposed to take my anxiety meds until bedtime as they usually knock me right out within an hour. (Which is good because I have insomnia) im just having a bad day all around. Its been 5 days since I have gotten drunk though so there's always that.

You are working hard it seems, keep it up!

[MaxXimus]

I keep slipping but every time I do I get back up and go a little more without..

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[nurd]

when visiting friends in chicago i got arrested for having an expired license only by one day even