This is an extreme example to start this hub off with, but you can consider crack to cocaine what liquor is to beer; it is a much, much more concentrated form. Many do not drink their liquor straight, but I feel that it is usually the same reason why people choose liquor- it hits them quicker.

This is where the problem lies. Something that hits you quicker is more desirable in the short-term, but not in the long-term. I, personally, found myself always getting into some sort of trouble when I drank liquor. I got loud, acted wild, and would often not remember the night. For those that do not act crazy on liquor, it makes your tolerance go through the roof. In reality, it is hard to drink more than eight or so beers in an entire night, but eight shots can be easily dumped into only two or three mixed drinks. These drinks could be consumed within an hour or two, no problem!

If you have trouble with drinking, I suggest the first step to be switching from liquor to beer. It is still alcohol, still makes you drunk, still causes hangovers, still costs money… but it is around eight times less powerful than 80 proof liquor!