If Not Medical Authorities, The Economist Gets It
27 Jan 2025
The reputable weekly magazine, The Economist, takes a balanced view toward moderate alcohol consumption. “These days, suggesting that drinking might have any benefits at all feels faintly heretical. But many enjoy the taste of a good beer or wine, appreciate the buzz it provides, or take pleasure in the social rituals, like a pub visit or a dinner party, which it lubricates.” The magazine acknowledges the holistic pros and cons of alcohol consumption, concluding, “if you fancy a pint or two with friends every now and then, you will be trading a tiny risk of harm for an evening of warmth and good company. That’s a trade many rational people will be happy to make.” Hooray for common sense.
