"Having a supportive social network enhances the health benefits of having a few drinks, new research from Japan suggests." That is the conclusion of a Reuters article posted on MSNBC today. Apparently the use of recreation substances may not actually be all bad. And enjoying a buzz with friends (what many people would call a party) is apparently even better because it encourages the healthy activity of drinking alcohol!
Light to moderate drinking has been noted as a beneficial activity that helps stroke and heart disease by the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Of course, these findings do not extend to heavy drinking, which is generally considered unhealthy. And it is never a good idea to drive drunk, although most people are able to have a drink or two and still be able to drive home safely.
Food for thought, especially in the context of the agenda that many do-gooding buttinsky's advocate. Some people would criminalize those who drive home with even a minimal blood alcohol content. What they need to keep in mind is that most adult drinkers who are below today's 0.08% BAC limit are not causing them any undue risk, but retain the ability to drive cautiously.
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