Is it OK to get drunk every month?

Myth: It’s OK to get drunk every once in a while. The truth: Binge drinking is associated with serious health problems , including unintentional injuries, cancer, and heart disease. It doesn’t matter how infrequently you do it.

Is drinking alcohol once a month bad for you?

Long term drinking can also hurt your heart muscles making them unable to contract properly. It can also harm liver, pancreas and immune system function. Heavy drinking can prevent the protective white blood cells in your body to attack bacterial invaders like they’re supposed to.

How often do teenagers get drunk?

In 2019, almost 2 out of 100 adolescents ages 12 to 13 reported drinking alcohol in the past month and fewer than 1 in 100 engaged in binge drinking. Among respondents ages 16 to 17, fewer than 1 in 5 reported drinking and about 1 in 10 reported binge drinking.

Are adolescents more likely to drink alcohol?

Adolescents are more likely to drink if their peers drink, 13  but beyond that, even if their peers exhibit an acceptance of drinking it can influence a child’s decision to initiate alcohol consumption.

Is it okay to only drink once a month?

One drink, or even a few, once a month is easy for the adult human body to accommodate. Drinking oneself onto a comatose state once a month is a different beast altogether. That person should definitely examine their life and their need for such abnegation.

How much binge drinking is too much for young people?

However, studies have found that young people who increase their binge drinking between ages 18 and 24 or who consistently binge drink at least once a week during those years may having problems in the following areas: 4 

Is it okay to drink as an adult?

Hell yes, drink as an when you wish, however let it be something you do socially, for enjoyment ,over being something you have to do. Control is important, and stay safe… don’t get into fights or arguments, don’t drink and drive, and condomize!