Back as a sophomore in high school, when I had my first serious episode of PCS, my neuro told me to avoid alcohol. I never felt the need to drink, even when with a group that tried to encourage drinking. One time, I was out with coworkers having pizza. I had finished my soft drink but there was more pizza and beer. I had a full glass of beer with some pizza. Boy was I hung over the next day. Later, I came to better understand the issues. There are two parts to drinking. Alcohol is an intoxicant but there are plenty of other chemistries that flood the brain with toxins. Hang-overs are often a result of these toxins.

Studies show that single servings per event are not a problem, some say even during recovery.

I learned that having fun at a party was more a state of mind than modifying my mind. I could be at a party and be stone sober and still have a good time. Friends would ask later if I was drinking. I was just being easy going. I could play off those around me who were buzzed or more. I had complete control and having a good time while they were losing control and not knowing it.

Keep in mind that getting drunk is similar to getting a concussion in how it effects the brain chemically. It is not the same chemistry but the chemical stress is similar.

But then, everybody needs to live their life. Please don't complain when you have relapses after getting drunk. Just stay away from the road. You may have even lower skills even though your BAC is in the legal range. A little bit of alcohol can combine with mTBI to leave you with plenty of brain fog. I have too many TBI friends who are the casualties of alcohol and driving, both of their own fault and the fault of others.