Fascinating article. I was especially taken with the discussion about the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and by extension not drinking alcohol. If I’m out with new friends, there’s always an awkward moment (and sometimes lingering awkward questions in my mind about friends’ reactions) when drinks are ordered and I choose something alcohol free.I usually don’t share my reasons for not drinking, but then I wonder if I’ve created more questions distance in our relationship that don’t need to be there. Drinking alcohol is such an integral part of our culture and social fabric that not drinking can be.......odd. Would love to hear more of your perspectives on this.
Fascinating article. I was especially taken with the discussion about the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and by extension not drinking alcohol. If I’m out with new friends, there’s always an awkward moment (and sometimes lingering awkward questions in my mind about friends’ reactions) when drinks are ordered and I choose something alcohol free.I usually don’t share my reasons for not drinking, but then I wonder if I’ve created more questions distance in our relationship that don’t need to be there. Drinking alcohol is such an integral part of our culture and social fabric that not drinking can be.......odd. Would love to hear more of your perspectives on this.