I presume she’s referring to the myth that getting drunk makes you better able to cope with frustration. Alas, what it DOES do is make you less able to deal productively with frustration. Though a little alcohol does seem to relax your muscles while it relaxes your inhibitions.
We know that alcohol increases the risk for several cancers, including oral cancer, pharynx and larynx cancers, colorectal and esophageal cancers, as well as liver and breast cancers. What this recommendation says is that when it comes to your cancer risk, the less you drink, the better.
Concretionist about 2 years ago
I presume she’s referring to the myth that getting drunk makes you better able to cope with frustration. Alas, what it DOES do is make you less able to deal productively with frustration. Though a little alcohol does seem to relax your muscles while it relaxes your inhibitions.
Radish the wordsmith about 2 years ago
We know that alcohol increases the risk for several cancers, including oral cancer, pharynx and larynx cancers, colorectal and esophageal cancers, as well as liver and breast cancers. What this recommendation says is that when it comes to your cancer risk, the less you drink, the better.
ibFrank about 2 years ago
I hope the midterm election doesn’t drive me to drink.