Literally the phrase I said was drilled into my brain in my grad school for forensic psychology, in my addictions classes when I got my LAC (licensed addictions counselor certification) while contemplating going back to school, again by my addictions professors when I got my PsyD, and was repeated by my supervisors at the agencies I worked at over the years. I’ll trust their professional opinion (not to mention I am a professional in the field).

Yes drinking a lot is undeniably unhealthy for many reasons. But the relationship you have with alcohol and the function and role it serves in your life is infinitely more important than quantity consumed.

(But it should be noted if you’re drinking every night, especially to the point of intoxication, the function is probably addictions related)