An expert in the risks of alcohol drank heavily for years. His 'dry by default' rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.
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Richard Piper emphasized, "There is no such thing as healthy drinking. But there's more risky drinking, or there's less risky drinking. And the less you drink, the healthier it is." This highlights a shift in understanding alcohol consumption and its impact on health, suggesting there's no safe level of drinking.
Piper states, "Being 'dry by default' means I will drink on rare occasions rather than most days... I can lower my risk of alcohol-related harm" reflecting his personal strategy for reducing alcohol consumption without committing to complete sobriety.
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