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[–] dukemirage@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yes, everything is poisonous, the dose makes the poison it is said. Every drop raises the risk of addiction, cancer and neurological damage. Alcoholism doesn't start when things fall apart. It can be functional alcoholism, rationalised by a personal believe that the drinking happens in moderation, denying that it has become a habit through its strong addiction mechanics, amplified by constant downplay and normalisation in society and public discourse.