What I think: your PT is wrong by saying "it's safe". Alcohol is toxic to your brain. Not just sometimes toxic, but always. How you choose to take risks is your business but it's definitely not "safe".


Anyone with experience: Not exactly, but I used to enjoy wine with my friends and now I know that's just not an option for me, IF I truly want to heal. If I'm ok with hurting myself for temporary pleasure (let's be honest, many, MANY humans are obviously ok with this, thus why smoking, overeating, drug use, are prevalent) then someday perhaps I'll try a glass of wine again. But right now I can't imagine purposely ingesting a toxin that will further disable my brain.


But I loved my brain, it was a fantastic specimen. Other people may not have an issue taking risks with theirs.


Will you ever be able to let loose and have fun and drink? Yes, but not without symptoms and consequences, and that's your choice to make. What are some other reasons you'd like to get better besides being able to socialize? Working out? Playing sports? Focus on those other reasons.


It is tough being 24, in general, I'd assume, because your peers are still hellbent on self destruction and hedonism. Being the sober one may not be fun, but it's the healthier adult choice. Ask yourself if any of them would suffer weeks upon weeks of awful symptoms just to fit in with you for one night? Doubt it.