Is Alcohol really a drug?
I love to have a drink from time to time, drinking is part of the culture in
In my opinion alcohol is a drug and like any drug you need to be careful that you do not get addicted. But it is important not to worry unecessarily. Having a few social drinks is not a bad thing.
Even if you are a casual drinker it is my opinion that we should all think about alcohol detox.
It is fascinating to me that many people think Alcohol is not actually a drug. Do you think that Alcohol is a drug and please give reasons to support your point of view?
posted by Mark Levins at
7:06 AM
2 Comments:
Of course alcohol is a drug. It produces mind and mood altering effects, leads to dependence over time, and has side effects. What more do you need to classify it as a drug? If you do not believe in its addictive properties, try going without a drink for a couple weeks and see how you feel around those times you normally drink. I also read something about detoxifying your liver from alcohol. This takes about 24 hours, no matter how much alcohol was previously consumed. It takes much longer, however, to regain the chemical balance in your brain. Also, as with any other addiction, taking a dose after a long drought can bring back the ill effects with devastating consequences. The primary difference between alcohol and other drugs lies in alcohol's long-time cultural acceptance and appreciation. Drugs, like marijuana, tobacco, cocaine, heroin, etc. are relative newcomers to the Western experience, beer and wine have been enjoyed and abused for thousands of years. Cheers!
February 19, 2007 5:11 PM
I don't see any argument on this topic. Alcohol has many harmful effects, and is VERY addictive (chemically, not just the placebo effect like with marijuana). And while I myself am a proponent of an occasional drink for people who are not prone to its addictiveness (such as myself, who enjoys maybe one series of drinks per two months), it is nevertheless doubtlessly a drug.
February 21, 2007 4:33 AM
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