I actually think that sometimes the avoiding alcohol thing is more because a mix of alcohol and meds could be poisonous. But, really, it should be more personal depending on how you are affected by alcohol.
I don't drink, it's not really my thing. I was never drunk before until this year. The tastes in it overwhelm me. But, also I was afraid of what might happen if I was drunk. Once I told my husband I was scared I would be an angry and mean drunk, he said impossible because I am so kind. That is sweet of him. But in the few times I have been drunk (this year) I am extremely angry. Goofy,sure. But also this rage in me is there. And I think if I was in the right environment I would be that crazy girl ripping someone's hair out.