That’s the problem – it is popular and considered “normal” because of historical reasons. Science says completely otherwise. Sometimes common sense is wrong. Science is wrong very rarely and if so, corrects itself after some time. Read abstract of any article, e.g., from The Lancet journal.
The only science relevant to if something is “normal” in this context are the social sciences, which would very much not say otherwise
Human consumption of alcohol is older than society, it’s very normal and natural for humans to drink. We’re not even the only animal aware of alcohol and it’s effects
33550336@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Alcohol is one of the most destructive narcotics. Read ANY scientific paper on this.
gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 years ago
And yet it’s the most common and socially accepted drug other than maybe caffiene?
Alcohol is very normal
33550336@lemmy.world 2 years ago
That’s the problem – it is popular and considered “normal” because of historical reasons. Science says completely otherwise. Sometimes common sense is wrong. Science is wrong very rarely and if so, corrects itself after some time. Read abstract of any article, e.g., from The Lancet journal.
gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 years ago
The only science relevant to if something is “normal” in this context are the social sciences, which would very much not say otherwise
Human consumption of alcohol is older than society, it’s very normal and natural for humans to drink. We’re not even the only animal aware of alcohol and it’s effects