'''Drinking''', literally, refers to the imbibing of any liquid into the body, but in modern vernacular has come to be associated, with the imbibing of [[alcohol]]. The [[Bible]] speaks out against becoming [[drunk]]. There are varying opinions on the acceptability of drinking in general among various religious denominations as long as drunkenness does not occur.
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'''Drinking''' literally refers to the imbibing of any liquid into the body, but in modern vernacular has come to be associated with the imbibing of [[alcohol]]. The [[Bible]] speaks out against becoming [[drunk]]. There are varying opinions on the acceptability of drinking in general among various religious denominations as long as drunkenness does not occur.
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In the United States there are laws against, under-aged drinking which vary from state to state. There are also laws against [[drinking and driving]] with, each state having different rules on how much alcohol can be in the bloodstream and still be acceptable, for operating a vehicle. The penalties for drunk, driving also vary from state to state.
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In the United States there are laws against under-aged drinking which vary from state to state. There are also laws against [[drinking and driving]] with each state having different rules on how much alcohol can be in the bloodstream and still be acceptable for operating a vehicle. The penalties for drunk driving also vary from state to state.