Not Everyone Needs the Same Answer
A SahaVero Perspective on Substance Use in 2025
Alcohol is everywhere.
Weddings. Birthdays. First dates. Religious ceremonies. Family dinners. After-work drinks.
It’s a ritual. A connector. A release.
And for some, it’s a problem.
Global health authorities now agree: no amount of alcohol is truly “safe.”
A 2018 study in The Lancet concluded that “the safest level of drinking is none,” linking alcohol to cancer, liver disease, and mental health challenges. In 2023, the World Health Organization reinforced the point:
“When it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health.”
But that’s not the whole story. Telling someone they must remain sober forever because they once drank too much isn’t always the answer. The truth is more complex.
Some people cannot safely use alcohol or drugs at all. For them, abstinence isn’t optional — it’s life-saving. One drink can unravel everything.
But that’s not true for everyone.
Not everyone who misused substances is destined for relapse. Not everyone heals in the same way, or connects through the same frameworks, groups, or routines.
Yet public narratives often leave us with a rigid binary: total abstinence or normalized drinking. And many people feel trapped between those extremes.
At SahaVero, we believe in another way.
We don’t start with blanket answers. We start with honest questions:
What role did alcohol play in your life?
What was it soothing? Masking? Connecting?
What needs to be rebuilt now?
Our process is reflective, strategic, and personalized. Often it includes consultation with licensed clinicians and ongoing support. Because current research points toward something critical: personalization matters.
The National Institutes of Health has shown that adaptive and tailored approaches are more effective than one-size-fits-all models.
That doesn’t mean exploration is risk-free. Some people overestimate their readiness and suffer real consequences. But ignoring nuance is dangerous too. Suppressing someone’s voice in their own recovery journey can undermine the very self-trust they need to move forward.
We’re not here to tell you whether you can or can’t drink again. We’re here to help you explore why you’d want to, and what your life could look like if you built it with clarity, care, and ownership.
Disclaimer: This post reflects the lived experience and perspective of the author and the team at SahaVero. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We encourage individuals to consult licensed professionals when exploring questions related to substance use or mental health.