alcohol

I don't drink alcohol to escape my problems or anything, I get pished at the weekend cuz it's fun! I mean maybe it's just because I live in Scotland, where our culture pretty much centers around alcohol from quite a young age, but I do genuinley like being drunk.

I can have fun without it, of course I can, but some situations are definately improved with booze. I don't have a beer or glass of wine in the evening or with my meals, I only get drunk, I never drink for the pleasure of the drink (because alcohol tastes icky. Apart from baileys. Mmmm. Baileys. And maybe a cheeky cold WKD in summer), I get tispy/drunkish about once a week, more during holiday seasons or things like festivals/freshers week etc, but I only get like proper wasted every couple of months.

I don't rely on drink and I don't let it interfere with my diet - I count my drink calories and don't binge eat when I get the drunken munchies.

But yeah, in answer to the OP, people drink for many reasons
partly for cultural and social reasons, "let's go out for a drink after work" or going to nightclubs etc
sometimes for escapism
sometimes just plain habit
to rebel/show off/try to look hardcore
to fit in with friends that drink
sometimes people say it can improve a meal, eg the "right wines" or a beer with an indian meal xD

or the main reason - for most people, it feels damnnnn good!

It's a waste of money, calories, and if you feel crappy the next day it's a waste of days of your life too!:)

Sometimes I drink because I'm in the mood for one, or not in the mood for anything but. Sometimes it's good for a laugh, but you have to know limits. There's no need to get hammered all the time, you'll forget how to have fun when you're sober. :')

NO YOU ARE FINE! I hope that my boys will not be pressured and be strong like you when they are your age, not to mention LOTS OF EXTRA CALORIES IN ALCOHOL!! Stay strong and stay forcused on your future, kudos to you!

Why Yes, there IS something wrong with you.

You need to understand that in today's society the trend is moving towards less individual responsibility, less maturity, and lower intelligence. By not going and and getting wasted you run the risk of being a mature, responsible, intelligent individual. You may miss out on your opportunity to participate in a rehab program. You will lose the "I'm an alcoholic" card as an excuse for your behaviour. Not sure if you are willing to risk it. :bigsmile:

LOL this! don't forget the glamorous mug shot after a DUI!

There is NOTHING wrong with you, I had to fire some friends cuz that is all they do, all day on the weekends. They are drunk from Fri night (well m-thurs nights as well) to Sunday night, go to work with hangovers and then get up and do the same thing. I USED to be one of them. I am quite a bit older than you but I know how you are feeling. Oh and it didn't help that I realized that all we had in common was drinking... When I sobered up I didn't like them very much as people. Drinking in moderation is fine though, but its good you don't NEED it to have fun.

You don't have to fire your friends or anything but you certainly don't have to drink all the time like they do! You are a wise person!

Ronney

no need for alcohol the thing to do is to get high on nature like mtb or rd riding. Is healthier :happy:

Man people on this board are crazy....drinking is awesome.


Consequences not so much.

I don't drink anymore as I have an allergy to alcohol. I tend to break out in handcuffs.

I've never drank alcohol. Not even a drop.

Never understood why people do, but to each their own.

I've definitely never needed alcohol to have a good time with my friends and i don't understand why people waste sooooo much money on the crap, it's so fricken expensive!