[sgillen]

I think people associate “using alcohol therapeutically” with “being dependent on alcohol” which in their experience usually means that person has a huge problem. Take a look at https://www.reddit.com/r/cripplingalcoholism/ for some idea.

Basically a lot of people that are dependent on alcohol ruin their entire lives because of it, and they unfairly assume you are in the same category.

At the same time if a standup comic says they take a shot before getting on stage no one bats an eye.

Idk what to do with that or if it’s helpful but there is my 2c