On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, LIFE F0RCE wrote:

> Liza:
> As far as the risks, it's important to remember that wine contains many other
> substances besides the alcohol which are problematic - such as an enormous
> amount of sugar, many calories, sulfites (to which many are allergic), and
> residues of all the most dangerous of pesticides (those used on grapes may be
> the very worst).

Dry wines are quite low in sugar.

> This is aside from the fact that alcohol is addictive, causes permanent brain
> damage (maybe noticeable, maybe not - but still its so!), that because the
> body becomes accustomed to it the dosage must constantly be increased to
> achieve the same affects, and that is so often used for the wrong reasons
> (what could be right reasons?).

Only about 10% of the general population show a tendency to
become addicted to alcohol.  For the rest, your comments do not
apply.  Also, scientists no longer believe that alcohol kills
brain cells, except in massive doses.

The "right reason" for drinking wine:  One enjoys it.

Todd Moody
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