[throwfaraway4]

I mean so is sugar, alchohol, synthetic opioids, ect. Pick your poison. Life is about trade-offs.

[zdragnar]

You don't actually have to pick any of them.

[LargoLasskhyfv]

Your brain needs glucose. So some form of sugar is essential.

[hackeraccount]

Sure but the article seem to be suggesting this is a free lunch.

[gunsle]

Except no one is going to outright lie to you that alcohol is “medicine,” that it’s not addictive, and that it’s entirely healthy to consume.

[NoGravitas]

My grandmother used to insist that her nightly glass of gin was strictly medicinal.

[lostmsu]

But a glass of wine after dinner is good for your heart!