Consuming alcohol regularly has become a normal way of life for many.  

And with the legalization of recreational drugs in many states and around the world, consuming marijuana and openly speaking about micro-dosing as a therapeutic approach has also become acceptable.

This is contrary to the world I grew up in, a world that preached “say no to drugs” and don’t drink and drive.

As I witness the nonchalant amount of alcohol being consumed around me as well as being surrounded by the smell of weed, still baffles me. 

Especially, when I hear and read reports stating that substance abuse and addiction are continuing to be on the rise.

I am aware that we have been told that drinking a glass of wine a day is good for your heart or alcohol in general in moderation cannot hurt. Of course, the continuing discussions that recreational drugs do no harm, again as long it is in moderation.

How true is this?

So, let’s look at some current facts at the time of this post.