I prefer Pastis. Same same, but different. Less side effects. I mean, unless people are after the side effects 😎
I think the role of avatars is overestimated. We're living in a dream and there's a danger of waking up in a possibly unpleasant reality.
Just kidding.
Edit: Wow, just learned that the ban on absinthe has been lifted decades ago. Looks like I am somewhat out of style ... :-)