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I’m totally here for it, especially with RRV Zin!

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Honestly, alcohol is not something I would mix when I am super stressed - it amplifies my stress level.

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Imteresting! I'm exactly the opposite - I'm a relaxed, happy "drunk" (not that I outright get drunk often, if ever.) But some people feel more focused and conifdent on caffeine, while others get jittery and feel useless. We're all a little different in our biologies when it comes to these things. But if alcohol *can* reduce stress for someone, that is known to increase health and longevity and well being. Plus there's the actual studies that show moderate drinking can be more heart healthy than teetotalism. (Maybe that has something to do with stress reduction, too?)

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Ha, coffee makes me jittery also! The only thing that relaxes me is marijuana- so not what people in wine want to hear. I say to each his own, unless the alcohol is a crutch and is an actual addiction, which sadly is a huge issue.

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Oh, yeah, I use gummies to help me fall asleep on the regular, but that shit is pricey, too, so if I have to choose, I prefer spending my disposable income on wine. :P But it's true - marijuana gets wine's job done easier and with less hassle if that's mostly what the individual is looking for. Which is where wine's complexity, which demands higher effort, is a detriment.

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This article’s advocacy for alcohol consumption as a means to reduce stress during financial decision-making is not only misguided but dangerously irresponsible. Stress relief through alcohol may offer temporary calm, but to promote it as a strategy during critical moments like financial decisions flirts with disaster. Alcohol impairs judgment, something you need at its sharpest during these life-impacting choices. The suggestion that alcohol use in moderation is "beneficial" completely ignores the significant risks of dependency and misuse. It’s reckless advice masquerading as practicality, potentially leading readers down a dangerous path.

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