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Not every time, of course, but I'm sure everyone can recall instances where they felt ashamed of their actions the next morning.

Yes, that happens sometimes. But we sometimes feel ashamed of actions we commit not only when drunk. What we do while intoxicated, we would like to do even when sober, but we find the strength to stop ourselves. Alcohol frees us from prejudices, allowing us to be ourselves for a while, without blaming ourselves for it. Many people are afraid to be themselves, which is why they often feel ashamed after being drunk. From my own experience, I can confidently say that I am always myself, regardless of whether I am drunk or not. And if I ever have to use the cliché excuse, "Well, I was drunk, alcohol changes a person, you understand..." - I will stop respecting myself. Because I know that it is not true. Yesterday's me, completely drunk, is the same me as I am now. Therefore, even if we completely give up alcohol, the world will not become better, but will remain exactly the same.