The enjoyment derived from alcohol is often overstated, and many people overlook the negative effects it has on mental clarity and overall enjoyment.

There are ways that alcohol can improve a night out by loosening people up and reducing inhibitions, but it’s important to question its role in social settings.

If you're feeling depleted and not your best self, it's harder to make any behavior change, including reducing alcohol consumption.

Alcohol consumption can impair motor function and judgment, especially in those not accustomed to drinking, and it suppresses the neural networks involved in memory formation and storage, which is why people often forget events from a night of drinking.

The best way to avoid a hangover is to not drink alcohol in the first place.

The societal shift towards non-alcoholic alternatives reflects a broader change in how people seek social connection and relaxation, moving away from traditional alcohol consumption.

Regular drinkers or those with a genetic predisposition to alcoholism may experience increased alertness and mood when consuming alcohol.

The sleep you get after drinking alcohol is not restorative and is often characterized by multiple awakenings and poor quality.

Socializing and being surrounded by people can help insulate against stress and loneliness, which often lead to alcohol use.