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Alcohol use
Top of mind for me when I consider tipsy.codes is that it is largely inspired by alcohol consumption. This is a fairly dangerous substance, and use it only in specific situations. In particular:
- Do not drink below the age of 25. Your brain is still forming, you will hurt it
- Do not drink if alcohol has a negative impact on your quality of life, for example:
- You don't perform well at work because of your drinking habits
- It gets in the way of your goals, whether those be relationships (i.e., listen to your partner when they ask you to cut back), professional, fitness or health
- You need to drink.
Having said that; there is a very interesting lineage of alcohol consumption in humanity. It is present in at least some religious works (Jesus turning water to wine at a party? drinking wine as the blood of our savior?), and there is evidence that it was crucial to the development of ancestors as a cheap and available source of energy source.
There are dangers to alcohol; it is an addictive substance, for me at least, because it is fun. It helps me relax, forget about the daily worries, and even feel comfortable expressing myself on this forum when I normally wouldn't. Balancing the expression of "I'm comfortable saying this AND it's appropriate", and saying or doing absolutely terrible things is a challenge. If you catch yourself apologizing for your behavior after a few drinks, consider whether you are having trouble acting correctly under the influence.
And of course; don't do anything while you're drinking that puts others at risk. Such as driving 😠.