Actually, in this comment I do take offense, Genetic. The way I read your statement is that you are suggesting that I am a heavy drinker and was promoting this behavior to the poster.

I am not a heavy drinker, at most I have a couple of glasses of wine occasionally. Also, if you read my two replies, my advice to the poster is that if he chooses to drink socially, then he should first check with his medical professionals to learn what is an acceptable amount.

I descend from a family of alcoholics, as I have posted before, and this is why the conversation is an ongoing one with my therapist.

I do agree that heavy drinking is very unhealthy. Not only does it affect the brain, but also can cause damage to the liver. Both are irreversible conditions. While the 100 billion brain cells we are born with sounds like a lot, we need to treat the organ with care. As for the liver, my uncle died from cirrhosis of the liver, as a result from alcohol abuse.

Again, if you read the poster's original request for input, it was about social drinking, not about the drug abuse you mentioned.

Judging from your character and knowledge, I imagine that the ability to make good choices is possessed iby your grandchildren. While it is wise to be vigilant in sharing your knowledge with your grandchildren, I believe they will be okay.

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