Thank you for sharing your valuable experience in this insightful and engaging story. We are from the same generation so your observations resonated well with me. The detrimental effects of drugs, including alcohol, on the brain and mind are undeniable, leading to serious physical and mental health disorders. There are better options for health and happiness as I documented in a recent story. I link it here as a reference for readers.

https://medium.com/sensible-biohacking-transhumanism/8-natural-practices-can-have-better-effects-than-man-made-drugs-on-the-brain-b52506006bef