Before I make my post, I should point out that I work in what is effectively a student nightclub... In my personal opinion, there is nothing wrong with drinking, when in a recreational context, it acts as a depressant, and therefore it is effective at relieving stress after a hectic week/long day at work etc.. I also think that fairly heavy drinking isn't automatically bad, and depends entirely on the context, yes I get very drunk on a night out with friends occasionally, but that does not mean we are causing problems for other people in the form of anti-social behaviour, excessive noise