I've always hated how alcohol commercials play up like a cool beer is the best thing in the world, or a glass of whiskey is what will put hair on your chest. It's a disgusting narrative that ruins people's lives.

On social media, there's a huge variety of it. People posting how they were sober on NYE. Folks sharing before/after as they've gone cold turkey. I see people share tips of what type of mocktails to get at bars, and alternatives to having a fun night over getting drunk.

I appreciate that.

And this is not bashing alcohol. Moderation in everything.

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[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

24 hours seems like more than necessary, but I agree with the gist: I don't drink if I'm not where I'm planning to spend the night.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 0 points 6 days ago (1 children)

24h is a simple rule, why make it more conplicated?

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Whatever rule works for you is a good rule, sure, but I don't think 24 is any simpler than 8 or 16. To be clear, I'm not advocating getting absolutely wrecked, taking a nap, and then going driving. I am very much opposed to any form of drunk driving - it's not safe for the driver or anyone in the vicinity of the driver and is easily avoidable. However, I don't think a 24 hour division is necessarily required between one drink and a drive.