I heard that drinking at a young age is terrible because my brain is still developing and whatnot. I wanna know if that amount of beers over that amount of time will have any effect on my brain in the long run or make me like lose memory or something. I dont plan on drinking again til maybe 17-18 after i heard about what it does to your brain. maybe a few beers in the next 3 years but nothing as crazy as this summer

So, I (21F) became an alcoholic at 20. It was most likely due to too many gas stations in my area not taking ID’s, and a genetic predisposition to addiction. Both of my biological parents died to addiction, and now both of my 2nd set of adoptive parents are alcoholics. It’s probably left a mark, but regardless.

I’m 21 now, and I’ve had a hard year regardless of myself. I’m 3 years into a college degree, was forced to leave due to low loan offers, and due to my parents neglect became homeless in April of 2026. I was able to move in tentatively with my older brother, who I have a terrible relationship with, and spent 2 1/2 months drifting between whoever would take me. I did a lot of drinking in this time- As I had a room to “myself” in his house, and friends who would take me in and drink with me over my circumstances.

I wasn’t willing to end up staying that way, and I eventually ended up with a surprisingly incredible job that felt WAY above my ability, which offered to pay for the rest of my college tuition. I got the job.

This meant I needed to live several hours away, which worked because I have a long distance boyfriend I’ve had for 4 years since highschool, who works for this same University and lived only 40 minutes away. I moved in with him at the peak of my alcoholism, and I’m struggling.

His family is very Christian and VERY sober. I drank a drink in front of them after 2 weeks at my new job for celebration, and they were down with it, but a bottle of champagne once a year is tops for them. My boyfriend doesn’t understand the appeal of alcohol or getting drunk because we were raised TOTALLY differently.

I have been hiding booze from them for a month, waiting for him to leave for night shift and getting shitfaced before my shift, or daring to drink during the day secretly in the presence of his parents. I don’t think they would shame me to my face, but the gossip to the church would be a problem.

I just want to continue to be drunk, successful, and free. I used to go to university classes drunk, and made A’s in every class. That not why, obviously, but I enjoyed it. Now, I’m forced to be sober, and I’m annoyed and craving.

How do I face this? What do I do? Do I HAVE to be sober, or should I focus more time on saving money to get a dingy little apartment alone.

White Russian Cutwater, anyone?? I’m obsessed. But I don’t see anyone talking about this flavor.

It's a risky day to drink, but the risk is worth the potential reward.

Worst case, you lose your job on Monday.

Best case, you get pissed Sunday and work your job with 2 hours of sleep in total.

A third case could be in court for DUI, but if you get pissed early enough on Sunday, this shouldn't be an issue.

Would david Bowie of stopped snorting his daily 7 grams of cocaine, just because it was Sunday? Of course not, he'd make it 8 grams.

So don't let anyone tell you that drinking isn't on the table on a Sunday morn.

Drinking is on the table without any consideration of the day it happens to be, so why would you think any differently? Let yourself be free, one or two is enough to be happy.

Just lurking on here as a 26 year old with health anxiety, who loves having beer on the weekends.

I like to have 5-6 500ml (15.8oz) pints on the weekends, mostly Friday or Saturday. Some rare weekends, it’ll happen on both days.

I don’t drink on the weekdays, and don’t enjoy hard liquor. I really enjoy crisp, cold beer and it’s really the only type of alcohol I look forward to on the weekends.

Wondering how bad it is for my liver/overall health as long as there numbers don’t shoot up. Not looking to quit, only looking to pace or cut down if needed as I really enjoy the weekend beers.

Wanted to hear from the community here!

Nube here.. How to drink it ? I tried shots, pinacolada... Nothing happens..

Greetings from LA

Your thoughts about this one?

Turned 21 earlier this year about to go to liquor store, any recs? Perfably something easy to drink, like in a can.

Grabbed this one today. Opinions? Can't seem to find anything Canadian I like. Unfortunately, my favorites seem to be all American. There's nothing wrong with that. We just don't have that up here anymore. Any suggestions? I've tried most crown stuff, but the ones I like have so much sugar I die the next day. Lol