Drinking alcohol is considered to be acceptable behavior. Alcohol is considered a standard part of American culture. Consumption is at an all time high. When you look carefully at the cost in lost lives, health, crime and general acts of stupidity, you have to stop and wonder, is it really worth it? What I am suggesting is to ask yourself from time to time is drinking alcohol really making my life better, happier and more exciting, or isn’t it? Do I really need to drink alcohol to be happy?