Decode why people drink alcohol

Many people go to alcohol to increase their sense of fun, immerse themselves in the crowd, deal with sadness .

According to Buzz Feed, Emmanuel Kuntsche and Sarah Callinan, a wine researcher at La Trobe University, Australia, said the motive to use is often due to coping (to forget worries), society (to celebrate), to stand out and fit. Many people expect change in feeling when used, increase positive emotions and decrease.

Social drinking is often moderate, mostly a pastime.(Artwork: drinksmart).

Social drinking

Most research on alcohol intake is done on adolescents and young people. In most cultures and countries, social motivation is the most common reason young people drink alcohol.

For this purpose, drinking alcohol can increase the pleasant feeling you have with your friends. Social drinking is often moderate, mostly a pastime.

Drink to match

These are people who sip a glass of champagne or hold a glass of wine in their hands to avoid feeling different from those who are drinking around. They drink because they want to immerse themselves, reducing negative feedback from friends, so they often consume less.

Drink to stand out

Many people choose to drink because of their personality and interests. Most of these people are extroverted, impulsive, want to stand out. Many young men tend to actively find ways to get drunk as well as other extreme feelings, leading to many dangers and risks.

Drink to cope

Alcoholics can use alcohol to cope with life problems, especially anxiety and depression. Can be effective in the short term but drinking alcohol to deal with these problems will lead to long-term consequences, making the situation worse.