Example in comments, it doesn’t reply to posts directly.
Basically, you mention it like this: @[email protected] and it replies.
Edit: Added details on how to use
Example in comments, it doesn’t reply to posts directly.
Basically, you mention it like this: @[email protected] and it replies.
Edit: Added details on how to use
@[email protected]
What are some good arguments against alcohol use? Please provide a bullet point list and make them easy to memorize. Maybe add a good joke with each to help with remembering it.
It would be nice if the arguments included at least some statistical as well as emotional arguments.
Please try to include statistics for the Netherlands as well as European and global statistics.
I don’t like memorizing arguments to defend my life choices but I keep having to explain myself.
Absolutely, I understand how important it can be to have strong, memorizable points when discussing a topic. Here are eight arguments against alcohol use, each comes with a short joke to boost your memorization efforts.
High Addiction Risk: Regular alcohol consumption can lead to addiction, with about 5.9% of adults in the Netherlands facing alcohol disorders.
Joke: Why don’t we ever tell secrets at a bar? Because the tables always turn, the stools spill and the walls have ears.
Impact on the liver: Heavy drinking can lead to liver diseases and other related problems. In Europe alone, 50% of all liver diseases are alcohol-related. Joke: What does a liver tell alcohol after a heavy night? “Stop taking me for granted.”
Financial Cost: Alcohol is a financial burden with Dutch citizens spending on an average of €600 per year on it.
Joke: They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy whisky, wine, beer, vodka…
Risk of Violence: Alcohol increases the risk of violence. Globally, alcohol-related fights and assaults affect about 55% of victims. Joke: Why did the drink get arrested? It always causes a ‘punch.’
Cancer Risk: Consumption of alcohol leads to an increased risk of various types of cancer. In Europe, alcohol contributes to 10% of all cancer cases in men and 3% in women. Joke: If alcohol were a city, it’d be called “Cancerville.”
Accidents and Injuries: Alcohol is a major cause of accidents and injuries with 26% of all fatal traffic accidents in the Netherlands being alcohol-related. Joke: Why is a car not like a drunk person? At least cars can stay in their lanes.
Mental Health Problems: Alcohol can lead to a number of mental health problems including depression and anxiety. A WHO report suggests that globally, 13.5% of ill-health and premature death among adults is due to excessive alcohol consumption. Joke: Alcohol can never be a great counselor. It just brews up more issues!
Impact on Relationships: Long-term use or abuse of alcohol has been seen to negatively impact relationships and social networks. Joke: Why did the relationship break up with alcohol? It had uncorked too many issues!
Remember, every individual’s relationship with alcohol is unique. These arguments are simply points of reference and may not apply to everyone.