Saturday, March 17, 2018

halacha - May someone avoid drinking on purim when on medication that could interact with alcohol?


For better or for worse, a great many people take medication for depression or anxiety which would be truly bad news to combine with alcohol. I was under the impression a celebrant MUST get drunk enough to not be able to identify Mordechai from Haman, but was not sure whether this is merely an optional custom or mandatory portion of observance. Can someone taking said medications opt out of drinking during Purim?




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