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Is there such a thing as responsible drinking?
Andrzej J15-Apr-25
Responsible drinking means more than just limiting yourself to a certain number of drinks. It also means not getting drunk and not letting alcohol control your life or your relationships. Is there such a thing as responsible drinking?
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  • Peter 1631348
    I have a problem that I like a drink but it use to get away on me. No one thought it was bad as they all drank like fish ,as I got older it got worse until I woke up one day that it was not doing me any good.now after golf a coffee and 1 beer then home knowing I can go again next week ps it gets dam expensive now days good luck in fighting your demon's peter
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    • Patricia 1663946
      Yes if you can, try to drink in moderation.
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      • SALLY 1524378
        My husband is 1/2 Sicilian and LOVES his wine. That being said, we usually enjoy one glass a week--usually with Sunday dinner.
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        • Sharon 1447185
          Just being RESPONSIBLE for your actions NO MATTER how much you consume. By law you just pass an alcohol breath test. Many people have driven while intoxicated and don't remember driving.
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          • Cara 1663976
            Yes
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            • Priscilla R 316016
              Of course there is. Don't drink to get drunk and make sure you drink in moderation. A glass of wine with dinner is more than enough.
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              • stephen m 596524
                yes and you must determine and realise your limit
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                • Kelsie 1664010
                  Yes there is i believe
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                  • Timothy N 929266
                    yes it is called COMMON SENSE or ALL THING IN MODERATION
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                    • Ek M
                      I think it’s possible
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                      • Pamela B 862973
                        You just limit your self to one drink. I don't drink but if I did this is what I would do.
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                        • Christine 1616967
                          I think there IS such a thing. Anything is possible, and if you actively/consciously want to do this, you can. People need to just admit when they mess up, because we are human and flawed after all, but need to also stop blaming their behavior on someone/something else.
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                          • Dina
                            Yes
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                            • Rebecca B 614374
                              Of course there is! I can vouch for that. I only drink occasionally, such as on special occasions, and I have one drink.
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                              • mike B 1066235
                                YES AND I AM ONE OF THEM .I CAN HAVE A DRINK OR TWO AND NOT HAVE ANY MORE .WHEN AT A PARTY THIS I VERY IMPORTANT FOR OTHERS THINK OF YOU IF YOU OVER DRINK BUT THATS ME MIKE
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                                • SUSIE W
                                  Personal choice
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                                  • Woofers
                                    Yes. Woof Woof!
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                                    • Jania S
                                      Of course there is. Lot around even just your group...
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                                      • Michael B 384408
                                        There is - but there are also irresponsible people - and others who unfortunately cannot control their consumption.
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                                        • Paula J 395266
                                          Of course there is. All of my family drink alcohol, either socially or with a meal. I'm a t totaler so well aware of who is drinking what, when and how much.
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                                          • Glen D 1014924
                                            Of course there's such a thing as responsible drinking. I have no more than 2 when I have a drink and I have them 4-5 times a year
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                                            • Sal 1636474
                                              Not on Fri night lol
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                                              • Judy T 470524
                                                Yes, everyone has the ability to drink responsibly but not all of us do.
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                                                • Manel 1271300
                                                  Yes! Of course, everyone should be mindful of their limits, and where to stop it! This is responsible drinking!
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                                                  • Manel 1271300
                                                    😀
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                                                • Andrew C 287196
                                                  Yes there is such a thing as "responsible drinking". Whether or not any individual person is capable of doing it is an entirely different question - some can, some can't ... and some like me can't stand the smell or taste of alcohol, so isn't relevant anyway. 🙂 Alcohol is technically a drug (as is caffeine) , so some people can easily get addicted to it.
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                                                  • Danielle R 478487
                                                    Yes. I believe so. Depends on what you drink,knowing you own limits. As well as how often or when you drink. Experts say if you Have to drink every day regardless of how little you have a problem. Or if you drink alone you have a problem. Listen to your own body do what's right for you. At my age I drink sparingly, usely a celebratory one. I go for months without having any. But each to their own.
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                                                    • Jennifer 1540583
                                                      Yes monitoring how much you drink
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                                                      • Timtam
                                                        Of course, there is responsible drinking. Being aware of your limits, not drinking to excess to the point where it harms your your body, mental health or others. Addiction is a whole other issue. Alcohol can he very enjoyable both in taste & in it's relaxing effect & enjoying it in moderation is perfectly fine. My personal choice would be bourban or sparkling wine.
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                                                        • Danielle R 478487
                                                          Nice choice
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                                                      • Graeme E 179808
                                                        Of course. Alcohol is not the problem, people are
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                                                        • Terry 1506643
                                                          yes - one glass or serve
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                                                          • Greg B 520364
                                                            If you drink until you are not responsible, that is not responsible. So 1 glass less is responsible.
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                                                            • antoinette d 79977
                                                              Don't spill any!!!
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                                                              • Ellen P 667007
                                                                Personally, I never understood the popularity of drinking. Beer smells and tastes horrible to me. I hate hard liquor. I like a few sweet drinks such as screwdrivers, but haven't had a drink in at least 25 years. I don't miss it at all. It's expensive for one, and sadly it causes a lot of accidents, divorces, grief & death. If you want to get drunk, drink at home.
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                                                                • Missy Wyld
                                                                  yes, just as there is a responsible diet, responsible driving...etc etc.....there are limits for everything, sometimes these are imposed on us (by laws), sometimes they are also self imposed....
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                                                                  • Liane H
                                                                    Who wants to be responsible when they're drinking ...really ? I know i don't .It's a juxtaposition of terms. Fortunately i don't feel the need these days to go more than a few relaxing one's very occasionally instead of overboard, a bit more regularly as when i was younger. However, anyone with an addictive nature is NEVER safe to try out this " Responsible Theory" be it drinking ,drugs or gambling . A " Responsible "drug user per say wouldn't leave sharps around and would sterilise their equipment ..not buy / sell to or from kids. A responsible gambler would put a limit on how much they could pump into a machine on a daily basis .. A responsible drinker only has to need " one drink every night ?" One glass ..one bottle? ... yet they are still all causing damage to themselves habitually and taking time away from what's important in their lives. And no I am not judging, it's very understandable in most cases and it's more common than people know. In effect ,it's a shonky term.
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                                                                    • Danielle R 478487
                                                                      Yes was different for me as a single girl. We went out in groups,looked out for our friends had a few drinks out,then continue on at one of our homes if we wished with lots of loud music and nibbles,pizza. No one drove,it EAS taxi's or stay the night at your friends. Ah memories..
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                                                                    • Liane H Danielle R 478487
                                                                      A good friend always held eachother's hair back in the event of an unfortunate end.. ROFL.
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                                                                  • Susan 1663484
                                                                    Yes
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                                                                    • Bugalugs
                                                                      Yes, but you've got to take into account your weight, general health and make sure YOU take control. If someone refills your glass without asking then it is up to you to decided whether or not to drink it. If you want to stay in control then just leave the refilled glass untouched. You don't HAVE to drink it. When I go out with friends I designate myself as the Designated Driver because I would rather not drink any alcohol at all and this gets around any possible awkwardness.
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                                                                      • Harry 1361654
                                                                        Yep.
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                                                                        • Maria 1637341
                                                                          Yes
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                                                                          • Glenys H 310155
                                                                            Yes, being the designated driver when out with family or friends. Choosing to savor a wine with a meal instead of getting sloshed and spewing.
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                                                                            • Sheree T
                                                                              Yes there is such a thing as responsible drinking for some people, but there are a lot of people who are able to achieve this. I haven't touched alcohol for 30 years now, just not interested in it at all.
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                                                                              • P F
                                                                                Yes...like a glass of fine dry wine with a plate of fresh oysters at a restaurant by a lake. My secret indulgence each payday with my partner. And also, responsibility means not just drinking too much...it means on those certain occasions that alcohol consumption may increase, that you have a designated driver so that you are not a danger to others. (or make sure there is a place to sleep at your place for a friend after a BBQ/party)
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                                                                                • Danielle R 478487
                                                                                  Agree
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                                                                              • Mary 97420
                                                                                F course theie is , I have one medium glass of red wine every day after dinner, And I am still going strong lol
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                                                                                • Holly 1663387
                                                                                  No. Any amount of alcohol can have an impact on your brain health. Obviously some levels are more responsible than others, but I don't personally think drinking can be a fully responsible thing to do
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                                                                                  • Janet 1621979
                                                                                    Yes. I only ever have one small glass of wine. Have never been drunk. But I think it is an addiction with some people and goes a lot deeper.
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                                                                                    • Shawn B 1061185
                                                                                      Yes. One or two of your favorite drinks can be very relaxing. Just don't drink and drive.
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                                                                                      • Roeli L
                                                                                        Yes, use the self control God gave you. YOU really don't need to drink alcohol at all.
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                                                                                        • Paul J 94868
                                                                                          Yes...
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                                                                                          • Angie
                                                                                            For some, yes. But for me, no. I can not open a bottle of New Zealand’s finest Marlborough Sauvignon and have just one glass only. I need to simply NOT purchase and consume any alcohol whatsoever and attend AA meetings
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                                                                                            • Liane H
                                                                                              Good for you Miss Angie ! Keep up the good work sending you 🤗 💞
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                                                                                            • AngieLiane H
                                                                                              aww… thanks lovely lady Liane. That has to be the cutest brown bear pic I ever did see 💖🧸 mwah😘
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                                                                                            • Liane H Angie
                                                                                              🥰 You look very tranquil Haa ! Just as you should be 😉 thumbs up for you and your gorgeous little one :)
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                                                                                          • Royale Q
                                                                                            Yes I cannot believe that no one knows how to have 1or 2 drinks without getting fall down drunk. Drinking at home at not getting behind the wheel of a car if you even had 1 drink. If you can not achieve this then by all means do not drink. Then again what about responsible eating or spending or shopping everything has limits.
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                                                                                            • Steve D 963807
                                                                                              when you are with friends and they show the example to stop
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                                                                                              • Macca
                                                                                                Yes, I am usually the designated driver (99.9% of the time) so others can have a drink.
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                                                                                                • Debbie W 69651
                                                                                                  Yes most people drink responsibly
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                                                                                                  • Glenyse H
                                                                                                    Yes mainly for health reasons
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                                                                                                    • Jaycee 1663370
                                                                                                      yes there is a such thing as responsible drinking. I drink a glass of wine a day to mello out my nerves from working so hard it helps me relax
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                                                                                                      • APB
                                                                                                        wherever drinking is going on there is usually someone responsible
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                                                                                                        • Catharina 1633156
                                                                                                          Yes!
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                                                                                                          • Jaiden 1663333
                                                                                                            Yeah as long as you choose to act responsibly
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                                                                                                            • Pam G 449028
                                                                                                              Yes, you just need to want to be responsible for your actions.
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                                                                                                              • Disie
                                                                                                                Yes. I'm a recovering alcoholic, 11 years sober. My daughter sets rules for herself: Don't drink when you're down. Don't drink alone. I'm so damn proud of her
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                                                                                                                • Danielle R 478487
                                                                                                                  That's awesome.
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                                                                                                              • Ellessri
                                                                                                                Yes, it is dependent on self control though which many struggle with
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                                                                                                                • Kim 1663271
                                                                                                                  I certainly feel there can be, but you have to have a limit, the right state of mind and a back up plan if it all fails.
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                                                                                                                  • Victoria 1437259
                                                                                                                    U just explained it
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                                                                                                                    • Mark 1644145
                                                                                                                      Of course there is, it is just some people can't handle booze.
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                                                                                                                      • Rob G 106430
                                                                                                                        I drink responsibly ever hour....
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                                                                                                                        • EILEEN W 310556
                                                                                                                          Yes for most people but some just cannot limit themselves. I always restrict myself when out for dinner or at a party, social gathering. I want to get home safely and not ruin other people's lives if I have a crash.
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                                                                                                                          • Joy L 68767
                                                                                                                            most people yes but some can not have any alcohol at all.
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                                                                                                                            • Rodwings
                                                                                                                              Well I am a 24 year recovering alcoholic. For me no, but for others I don't see a problem with it. So to answer your question...yes.
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                                                                                                                              • Julie 1658849
                                                                                                                                Depends on the person and their makeup and personality.
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                                                                                                                                • Robyn C 1009255
                                                                                                                                  There is a responsible drinking however I did work for community health some years ago & drinking was part of the program , there is a difference between having a drink every day & having to have a drink every day, I have one drink on Saturday night sometimes although sometimes there are more than one . Saturday night in a week, I do not like drinking alone & must feel like it to have one. I you want a house or pay our rent it is something you can do without & save for that dream.
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                                                                                                                                  • Ann 1498966
                                                                                                                                    Yes, for most people.
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                                                                                                                                    • James B 70778
                                                                                                                                      Yes
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                                                                                                                                      • Linda B 907610
                                                                                                                                        Yes! As an ex-publican, I have seen both sides of this coin! My husband and I have a drink every evening but we never get drunk (except on rare occasions at a party or something) and we are fully functional, responsible adults who both have full time jobs - his being a truck driver. A drink or two in the evening is something we enjoy - not a necessity. Our neighbours, on the other hand, get drunk every day. They are a lovely elderly couple who are enjoying their retirement with afternoon tipples but they never cause any hassles and put themselves to bed when they have had enough. Another example of responsible drinking in my opinion.
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                                                                                                                                        • diana 1578758
                                                                                                                                          Yes
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                                                                                                                                          • Paul B 522937
                                                                                                                                            Yes I can live without alcohol not a problem
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                                                                                                                                            • nina m 212027
                                                                                                                                              yes i think i do i have a drink every night with my dinner if going out will have a couple then get a uber home
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                                                                                                                                              • Jamie 1501965
                                                                                                                                                Yes. I know a lot of people who drink responsibly.
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                                                                                                                                                • Julie 1659133
                                                                                                                                                  Responsible drinking is definitely doable however if a person has an addictive personality and has a problem with alcohol consumption then all logic is lost and they are unable to stop once they start.
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                                                                                                                                                  • Laura W 363255
                                                                                                                                                    Yes definitely. When going out I limit myself to 2 glasses of wine with water as well.
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                                                                                                                                                    • Teri 1282723
                                                                                                                                                      I may have half a can of a Smirnoff lemon or orange vodka drink on Christmas Eve at the family party. That's my limit for the year. I believe that's responsible. So, yes, there is such a thing as responsible drinking..
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                                                                                                                                                      • Robert T 597718
                                                                                                                                                        A lack of stout for health reasons can be a problem
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                                                                                                                                                        • sarah J 798280
                                                                                                                                                          don't let drinking control you are have a friend that are willing to drive you home that away to be safe
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                                                                                                                                                          • Carol W 1098949
                                                                                                                                                            I think there is responsible drinking. I know people who make sure they have a safe ride home so they can have a few drinks
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                                                                                                                                                            • Racheal 1663231
                                                                                                                                                              Responsible drinking is, being prepared in terms of travel, having someone with you, having accomodation, financially aware. It doesnt matter if someone has 1 or 5 drinks as long as someoe has a plan and doesnt get crazy drunk/sick is responsible. and only drinking every now end then
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                                                                                                                                                              • Wendy B 361582
                                                                                                                                                                Not until peoplr are responsible!!
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                                                                                                                                                                • Elizabeth T 396096
                                                                                                                                                                  If you can stick to one standard drink or less a day and not let alcohol run your life then you are responsibly drinking.
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                                                                                                                                                                  • Daniel A 2
                                                                                                                                                                    I don't understand because I have never drunk any Alcholic drink. I would say no.
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                                                                                                                                                                    • Elizabeth T 396096
                                                                                                                                                                      Well that is responsible :)
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                                                                                                                                                                  • Barbara H 1073102
                                                                                                                                                                    Of course.
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                                                                                                                                                                    • Elizabeth A 807208
                                                                                                                                                                      It's up to you we can't blame anyone else for how much we drink.
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                                                                                                                                                                      • Ian 1561638
                                                                                                                                                                        of course
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                                                                                                                                                                        • Lynne S 85901
                                                                                                                                                                          Absolutely - just exercise willpower !!
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                                                                                                                                                                          • Victoria 1322770
                                                                                                                                                                            Absolutely.
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                                                                                                                                                                            • Glenice L 1244113
                                                                                                                                                                              Swallowing slowly. Seriously, drink as much water that your body says that you need......all of the other stuff is just you conducting experiments- win some, lose some?
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                                                                                                                                                                              • merricat
                                                                                                                                                                                All things in moderation.
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                                                                                                                                                                                • Teresa R 1078981
                                                                                                                                                                                  Of course there is
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                                                                                                                                                                                  • Christina P 1042585
                                                                                                                                                                                    Of course there is if you want it
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                                                                                                                                                                                    • boy blunder
                                                                                                                                                                                      yes I do it responsibly everyday
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pato Lo Duck
                                                                                                                                                                                        Yup, me too, and I take full responsibility for my efforts to declutter the house by emptying all those pesky beer bottles. It’s a hard job, at last count there were still about 300 to go…
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • boy blunderPato Lo Duck
                                                                                                                                                                                        well done fella it's a dirty job but someone gotta do it,
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • Elizabeth T 396096Pato Lo Duck
                                                                                                                                                                                        ROFL, that is classic.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • BLACK LIVES MATTERboy blunder
                                                                                                                                                                                        Hi boy blunder - a man of few words - but - always the right words - lol!
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                                                                                                                                                                                    • pam rae
                                                                                                                                                                                      HI JANN R TY....
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • JANN R
                                                                                                                                                                                        Yes I think so no body should drink to get drunk to me that is just stupid you can have one drink a day and red wine is good for you but never drink more than one drink a day
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                                                                                                                                                                                        • Maria B 89860
                                                                                                                                                                                          Yes, I also have heard the positive advice abourt red wine. Overseas when you go visiting more often than not you are greeting with "fire water". in my case the words "have a sip and food, it will knit some flesh on those bones!" I didn't think I was thin, just wastn't fat!
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • June C 463374
                                                                                                                                                                                        I hope so. I do not drink more true I can’t drink alcohol so I just hope and observe. I tend to think one little drink can fast become many little drinks
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