Sad, but alcohol is considered a drug and is addictive. Used in moderation one can likely live a long time. But I’ve known two that had issues. One died from a binge. Another turned himself into a vegetable and wound up in a nursing home while in his early 30’s. My uncle wound up in an early grave due to heavy drinking, I think his liver couldn’t take it.
I personally do not do any of it, booze or drugs or tobacco.
All the toys I’ve bought from the savings are more fun than hangovers, frying my brain or croaking off early.
That is why a buddy is in an assisted living center (plus his heavy smoking).
Did a job for a Cossack a few years ago outside Lipan (Texas y’all). Got there at 0700 and he was already drinking beer.
Finished the job around 1200 and he had already finished his morning 12 pack and rode his bike into town to buy more beer.
Alcohol use/abuse lead to 178,000 deaths each year. It’s safe to assume 170,000 of those suffered and perished for many years. Leaves a long trail of tears for families and friends.