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.
We now know, from leading global health authorities, that no amount of alcohol is truly “safe.”
A 2018 study published in The Lancet found that “the safest level of drinking is none,” due to alcohol’s contribution to a wide range of health risks, including cancer, liver disease, and mental health challenges.
In 2023, the World Health Organization reinforced this stance, declaring:
“When it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health.”
But we also know something else:
Telling someone that they must be sober forever because they once drank too much isn’t always the solution.
The truth is more complex.
Some individuals absolutely cannot safely consume any alcohol or drugs.
One drink can ignite a destructive chain of events. For them, abstinence isn’t a lifestyle, it’s a life-saving necessity.
But that isn’t true for everyone.
Not everyone who once misused substances is destined for relapse.
Not everyone heals through the same framework.
Not everyone finds peace in the same language, groups, or routines.
And yet, most public narratives only offer binary choices: total abstinence or normalized drinking.
That rigidity leaves many people feeling stuck, especially those who don’t fit cleanly into either box.
At SahaVero, we believe in another way.
We don’t begin with blanket answers. We begin with honest questions:
What role did alcohol play in your life?
What was it soothing? Masking? Connecting?
What needs to be rebuilt now?
We offer a personalized, reflective, and strategic approach to navigating these questions, one that often includes consultation with licensed clinicians and ongoing support.
Our framework is grounded in what current science is increasingly showing:
That personalized care works.
Research from the National Institutes of Health supports adaptive and tailored approaches as more effective than one-size-fits-all methods.
That doesn’t mean the process is risk-free.
Exploration without self-awareness, or clinical insight, can be dangerous.
Some people overestimate their readiness and suffer serious consequences.
But ignoring nuance is risky too.
Suppressing a person’s voice in their own recovery journey can disconnect them from 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 understand 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.