I sure you have heard or seen of the word DUI, that is Driving under the Influence of Alcohol which can be punishable by a stiff fine or even a jail sentence, here and in many countries abroad.
Now that I am slightly inenbriated with a bottle of Soju (12% alcohol per serving), I am writing to explain the effects of it, since I wrote so disaffectedly about the perils of alcohol (and the other vices).
Your cognizance is slightly enhanced if you drink a couple of sips. If you consume increasing amounts, it will spiral downhill fast and your ability to think logically, see or visualise, even hear well enough will impact you in a negative way.
Hence, all those posters warning drinkers to "Drink and not drive." If you drink, be responsible and take a Grab or use the "drive me home" service. It will save you, some strangers and your family a whole lot of trouble, if you get caught.
The alcohol limits of people go down significantly, and in my case, it takes very little to get me in a tailspin, so a can or two of beer is my limit. I don't like whisky, or the fine spirits, and the worse poison I will succumb to will be wine which is 12 % or so alcohol content.
The upside of alcohol drinking ? Right now, the feeling of loss of inhibition or 'scared to lose face'. Apart from that, I can't find any transient 'joy' in drinking it on a regular basis, as I have enough of life's little satisfactions to give me the 'edge' or 'bounce' day in day out.
I will resolve to cut out drinking to perhaps once a month.
It will give my wallet a much needed breather.
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