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My favorite vice is alcohol. I'm not picky... I will drink any kind (although I do prefer wine and hard- liquor over beer). My favorite drinks are dirty vodka martinis or a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. I know the risks of heavy drinking and that there are many. But I LOVE my vice. A glass of wine before bed (or a bottle) is an easy way for me to unwind. Or a few drinks to be social is a nice way to catch up with friends. When i was younger the place to hang out was the mall... now we get together for a drink to hang out.
I would like to think that my vice is okay. Unlike others I do not drink and drive. Having a close friend die at the hands of a drunk driver was enough to rid me of that option a long time ago. I am also not one of those belligerent drunks who breaks things or causes fights. I am happy to say that I am a happy and quiet drunk, so what reason do I have to stop enjoying my vice?
One argument against my vice is the health risks. This is true, but I could die tomorrow... I would rather die happy.We cannot say that there are too many positive effects of alcohol and never in excess, but there may be some benefits... not that I need them to continue my vice!
http://www.thecurrentonline.net/oped/do-health-benefits-of-alcohol-outweigh-its-risks-1.1721342
