What is a reasonable amount of drinking? We live in an alcohol filled world.

I can drink a lot but can also stop for days at a time. I also lift weights and do a lot of cardio including running, swimming and tennis.

I don’t think I can ever stop though. Mid 40s male and love being active.

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The amount that causes you to never harm yourself or others. I tried to control it or limit it, but two is too many and one is too few. If I start I can't stop.

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My definition of “reasonable” changed as my drinking got worse. I kept lowering the bar.

It kinda comes down to unmanageability - if it still feels like you can manage your life and you’re not feeling too much pain, not suffering, and not having consequences, then it sounds like quitting would be a difficult choice to make. Sobriety starts to look really appealing though once we hit rock bottom, whenever that happens to be.

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Coming from someone who wishes they never tried it?! Avoid it at all costs!

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Only you can decide. I’m not able to touch alcohol but plenty of others can. Maybe go to a meeting and see how it feels, and if you do decide you need help, you’ll know what to expect.

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Reasonable in terms of what? Your behavior and cognitive abilities, or overall health? For the latter, about 2 drinks. Alcohol significantly raises cancer risk and other health problems that start to reveal themselves in 40-50s.

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One is too many; 1000 is never enough.

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I work out a lot and am starting to train for another half marathon. But, can’t picture myself stopping altogether.

I am not drinking during weekdays now….

Great!

In my experience people who have a sane relationship with alcohol don't ever ask this question. As someone who has their health as a priority, you should already know that alcohol is a poison with zero positive effects, and in that regard it's reasonable to think that a truly healthy person doesn't drink alcohol (I know many athletes that don't drink).

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