I'm not so sure. Many people get drunk every Friday or Saturday night for decades without developing alcoholism or ill effects on the rest of their life.
Even if you don't technically become an alcoholic, getting drunk once a week for decades will absolutely have ill effects on your body. This is medically inevitable.
It should also be a person's choice. I find this the main issue. Personal freedom. Many people choose to drive a car, which has one of the highest mortality rates. But people still drive. What's wrong with a drink or a smoke then, even if that person knows it's dangerous.
Yes but those people aren't exactly drinking just a little to become more productive the rest of the week. It's quite likely their day jobs are the hourly type factory based where intellect is need not apply.
I think the comment i was replying to stated that a little relaxation in the middle of a stressful hour can really help you focus more.
