Thanks for the link. I stand by what I have said in my thread on alcohol in the " Health Issues " section. Hopefully members have found it easier to read than the article in your link. Moderation is the key . It's off topic in your thread on rice to discuss further the impact of alcohol misuse on health, violence, and family breakdown which is estimated to cost the UK economy more than £ 25 bn , and the NHS almost £ 3 bn a year.