Cruz defies beer recommendation, drinks on live TV.
Sen. Ted Cruz Responds to Rumored Alcohol Recommendation
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) had a fiery response to the rumored recommendation from the National Institutes of Health regarding alcohol consumption. In an interview with Newsmax, Cruz expressed his disagreement with the potential proposal.
“Well, I’ve gotta tell you, if they want us to drink two beers a week, frankly, they can kiss my a**,” Cruz exclaimed.
Cruz’s reaction came after reports that the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism might advise a biweekly limit on alcohol intake, similar to Canada’s recommendation. This suggestion starkly contrasts with the current guidelines that allow women to have up to one bottle of beer per day and men up to two.
During the interview, Cruz even took a swig from a bottle of locally brewed Shiner beer, emphasizing his disagreement with the proposed restriction. Several locals standing behind him joined in, showing their support.
While discussing the topic, Cruz also took a playful jab at Bud Light, expressing his satisfaction that the nonalcoholic beer being consumed was not from the brand that, in his opinion, had done significant damage to itself.
Alcohol Consumption and its Impact
The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that a staggering 78% of the population, approximately 219.2 million people over the age of 12, reported consuming alcohol at some point in their lives.
The National Institutes of Health reported that individuals who exceeded the recommended alcohol intake by twice the gender-specific limit were 70 times more likely to have an alcohol-related emergency department visit. Furthermore, those who consumed alcohol at three times the recommendation faced a staggering 93 times higher risk of experiencing an alcohol-related emergency department visit.
It remains to be seen whether the National Institutes of Health will officially adopt the biweekly alcohol consumption recommendation. Until then, the debate surrounding alcohol guidelines continues.
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