Just found out a college buddy of mine died in a car accident on the 12th. Whether it's related to alcohol I have no clue, but damn it.
Alcohol is best taken in moderation, and when settling in for a cozy evening of hacking, creative writing, or something else that doesn't involve moving vehicles. Youth culture in America, at least, seems to glorify the act of puking one's guts out after chugging loads of it, which I never understood.