A close friend of ours died last weekend of liver disease and other ailments caused by a lifetime of hard drinking. Going to his funeral this weekend. By the time he decided to stop drinking, the damage was done. His wife tried hard to get him on a liver transplant program, but his medical provider refused due to his history of drinking. He was required to attend many "classes" discussing the evils of drinking and unhealthy living. Told that if he completed them all, they would consider giving him a transplant. Meanwhile, his other organs began failing. Suffered for the last six months. Completed the classes, and was still refused a transplant. He wanted to live, but his liver, kidneys and other organs gave out last weekend.
Not a good way to go. He lived life hard while young, and suffered while growing old (50s through 65). If you drink, then drink moderately.
It was a joke, roadcat, though I am sure you know that.
My dad was an alcoholic for all but the last 15 years of his life. I have done things with alcohol that I am not proud of, so I have to be vigilant for my own life.
I work in Health Care, so I understand.
I just joke about it, but I do that about a lot of serious things.