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		rr808 on Feb 11, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our he... Is alcohol essential for a good social life? Growing up in Europe it definitely was a big part of it. Now I look at my younger colleagues in the US and many never drink, rarely go out and are lonely and single. But maybe healthier?

zabzonk on Feb 11, 2023 [–]

being lonely is not so healthy. neither is sitting glued to your phone or console. might be better nursing a beer in a bar, watching football.

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