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/^t/Certainly there is no better time during the whole year for stores selling alcohol than these few days before New Year's Eve. Even those who do not drink alcohol at all have some during that celebration. Liters and liters of it provide atmosphere of joy, detachment from all problems and bliss of ignorance. From teenagers to octogenerians, many try to achieve 'happiness' through intoxication. The point is not to overdose, but "tonight is the night" and next day we cure a huge hangover. The most wonderful memories of New Year's night can be counted by the number of per cents of alcohol in blood, likewise the amount of money we lost for a few hours of celebration. Was it all worth it?