Because live action shows became terrible after the 90s....It all started with reality TV, then writers became so awful after that, when they tried to write good TV the best they came up with was shitty shows like The Big Bang Theory
Mild calming effects, may cause you to be easily distracted or apathetic to your surroundings. I mostly use it to get an appetite because I can go days without eating if I drink alcohol. It makes stupid people tolerable because you're closer to their level. Definitely the drug of choice that to me doesn't come with damning side effects.
I'll never understand people who gamble at casinos where they control the payout and the chances.....Bet a friend on a sporting event, or shoot dice on your back porch....