[trosi]

To some extent, I imagine that moderate alcohol consumption is an almost necessary consequence of having an active social life. If a couple tells you that they both drink, it's likely that they do so together and with friends, which is a good thing. There are myriads of exceptions, I am sure.

[317070]

The caveat is that this is cultural, and so we can change this consequence if we want to.

Me and my friends rarely drink when we meet.

[rpastuszak]

I’m not sure why this is downvoted.

In most Muslim countries you’ll find people having great time drinking mint tea/ playing backgammon/chatting. It goes to show how tightly alcohol consumption is coupled with the cultural upbringing.