Over the last couple of years I've developed an alcohol intolerance - even one beer makes me sick - and not being able to sit in bars listening to music, watching TV, socializing, and drinking a few beers has made me crazy. Now I have to be judicious with my favorite pasttime and that beer has to really be worth it.
It may be another reason to try Sober October.
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I don't think it's news. I like my drink as much as anyone, but I know there are side effects. It does affect brain chemistry, for people prone to depression it's probably not a good thing. Notice I said people, not familiar with mental health statistics to know which gender is hit the hardest with which disorder. Not sure you could get an accurate number either as it would only be based on those in treatment (diagnosed). There are lots of people who simply won't go to a psychiatrist, which is the only proper way to get the diagnosis.
Anecdotal, we all know there are different types of drunks, some people get happy, some get sad and some get freaking nasty.
My go to drink for the longest time was gin and tonic, with a lime. Basically it was tonic water and lime. I was the "enforcer" for a group of friends that would go out to dance and all. If some guy started to creep them out, my job was to make sure it stopped. Even now, Ill have club soda and lime if I don't feel like drinking, I would say most bartenders understand, always claim you are the DD and get the benefits
