Most people would consider their personal consumption to be moderate, perhaps reasoning that as long as they do not get drunk or are not alcohol dependent, there is no problem.
Lielākā daļa cilvēku uzskata, ka viņi alkoholu lieto mēreni, varbūt domādami, ka tad, ja viņi nepiedzeras un nav atkarīgi no alkohola, viss ir kārtībā.