Do some people benefit from alcoholism?

While I in no way endorse anyone becoming an alcoholic, I can think of some instances where being a hardcore drinker helped a person in one way or another, especially when it comes to writers of a certain era. read more

One of his most famous quotes was,"Write drunk, edit sober." It's hard to say if he would have been a great writer as a teetotaler, but my instinct says no. Drinking and writing often go hand in hand. Therefore, his career, and by extension his life, was better due to alcoholism. Of course, there is a darker side of the story. read more

For a pregnant woman and her unborn child, a recovering alcoholic, a person with liver disease, and people taking one or more medications that interact with alcohol, moderate drinking offers little benefit and substantial risks. read more

Getting wasted every weekend might not be the best thing for your physical or mental well-being, but moderate alcohol consumption may have some substantial health benefits. It should be noted that alcohol consumption and its benefits vary based on an individual's body makeup and type. read more