Alcohol consumption

For countless centuries humans have consumed alcohol. It has brought pleasure to many and pain to some. It has brought health to many and destroyed the health of others. Today there are more scientific studies to confirm what many have believed. Their beliefs were based most frequently on personal observations and experience and the many stories that have been heard.

There has been over-drinking with many negative results among our youth. Some have become addicted, some have lost educational opportunities, some have brought on physical and mental health problems for themselves and much anxiety for others, some have died and/or brought on the destruction of property and the deaths of others. Most often that consumption of alcohol was for "happy times" but good times, sometimes, were not the end result.

Among some other individuals we have witnessed alcoholism and saw the negative affects on those individuals, their families and their friends.

Yet, there is the other side where modest levels of alcohol consumption have brought on relaxation, comfort, good fellowship and positive health benefits.

Alcohol, in its many forms is here to stay. Its consumption, as with all activities in life, remains the responsibility of each individual. Wise decisions require a good understanding of the positive and negative results of drinking alcohol.

Moderation for many life activities is important. Excesses are to be avoided. And, now we enter the Christmas season, a time of fellowship, of goodwill to all. Perhaps this is a time for individuals to decide on where they stand, what are their desires for their futures and how they might influence or help others to make equally wise decisions.


Here's to your health, your happiness and that of your loved ones, families and friends!