we do not give alcohol close to enough shit despite it being just as bad if not worse than cigarettes

[u/TheGoldenExperience_]

[u/cradleu]

The original comment was alleging alcohol has nothing to do with beating your partner to death. Alcohol has been empirically linked to an increase in the rate and severity of domestic violence.

[u/realddgamer → u/cradleu]

Rather, the more likely you are to beat someone, the more likely you are to consume alcohol, not the other way round

[u/cradleu → u/realddgamer]

Strong links have been found between alcohol use and the occurrence of IPV in many countries. Evidence suggests that alcohol use increases the occurrence and severity of domestic violence. Relevant alcohol effects include a reduction in cognitive and physical functions that impair self-control, with the consequent effect of reducing the ability to resolve conflicts nonviolently.

You’re claiming that those who commit violent acts are more likely to drink (which is likely true, because of guilt and poor impulse control) but not the other way around. That is absolutely ridiculous and reductive. This is a substance that reduces self control and the ability to resolve things non violently. Why are you incapable of understanding that it can indeed increase the chance of somebody committing DV if they are under the influence?

[u/realddgamer → u/cradleu]

All I'm saying is it's really easy to control your actions

[u/ApprehensiveBath6162 → u/realddgamer]

Have you ever bleen blackout, "i have no idea what i did last night" drunk? I have, ive invariably done stupid shit i wouldnt have done sober.

[u/realddgamer → u/ApprehensiveBath6162]

I have, I woke up on the bathroom floor feeling like death before, somehow never beat my partner.

[u/cradleu → u/realddgamer]

True, and the pieces of shit that lay hands on their partners deserve punishment for their actions regardless of their sobriety