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As a casual drinker, I so much appreciate more people refusing alcohol (slrpnk.net)

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I've always hated how alcohol commercials play up like a cool beer is the best thing in the world, or a glass of whiskey is what will put hair on your chest. It's a disgusting narrative that ruins people's lives.

On social media, there's a huge variety of it. People posting how they were sober on NYE. Folks sharing before/after as they've gone cold turkey. I see people share tips of what type of mocktails to get at bars, and alternatives to having a fun night over getting drunk.

I appreciate that.

And this is not bashing alcohol. Moderation in everything.

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[–] Resol 4 points 3 days ago

I've never touched alcohol in my life outside of cleaning purposes (I mean isopropyl alcohol, or as I like to call it, icy prope). And to be honest, you've convinced me to remain teetotal.

However, I always have the feeling I wanted to try out some drinks just for that taste but can't because it's got some of that الكحول in it. And there are very few non-alcoholic alternatives for these drinks. The only one I've tried is a virgin mojito (in my country it's sometimes referred to as just "mojito" because it's the only one we know). And honestly, it tastes great. And then there's the fact that I can't make my own vanilla extract. You need ethanol for that, and I just have this fear of putting it in my body because I don't wanna get addicted to it.

I've always treated alcohol like drugs and tobacco. They feel fun, and you want more, but it will knock you out when you least expect it.