Why do people drink alcohol?

Question

I'm underage and don't drink. Only at family gatherings but that's pretty rare.

I've seen alot of people get drunk. It really bothers me. They act stupid and don't care about anyone but themselves.

I mean can't you have a good time without getting drunk?

Does being drunk make you feel good?

I'm not against having several glasses of wine or a bottle of beer but too much of anything is bad.

This is all from personal experiance.

Also, how do you feel when people around you get drunk?

Parents, friends, family?

Answer 1

i drink cause i can, i get drunk cause i can, yes i feel good, yes i can have a good time without it but why

Answer 2

the better question is why people dont drink alcohol? you dont like to see people in a drunken stupor? i do its funny

Answer 3

its a social thing you have to drink to understand!

Answer 4

You can have a good time without getting drunk.  Being drunk affects people differently some people feel better while others feel more depressed and want to confess to you all their personal problems.  When people around me are drunk it typically depends on the person.  If they are getting loud and hostile I'll try to leave them alone but if they're quiet and depressed I'll still leave because I don't want to hear their pity party because everyone is having troubles.  But when family drinks it is ok because my family typically looks down on a drunken member at a family reunion.  (I don't even think we serve alcohol) at family reunions anymore.

Answer 5

because they just think there cool if they drink it i think it's dumb and i hate

Answer 6

Alcohol makes everyone feel different. You have to understand that some are more prone to alcoholism than others. Which may make them act different.  Most can have fun without alcohol, but other people are insecure and feel that they need this "liquid courage" to open up. As you get older you can pick and choose your gatherings. If you don't want to be around drunk people, than don't. Good luck though, it's a pretty common occurance for most.

Answer 7

Too much alcohol .. gives you a high... and ppl love that ..

Answer 8

YES!  you can have a good time without getting drunk ... but usually it is involved somehow, sometimes even 'thee' excuse to go out and have a laugh.

I have a 'girls night' with my friends and we talk, laugh and watch dvd's - all without getting drunk!  ...and I do get into fits of laughter and have a great time without drinking.

Being drunk can make you feel good, even invincible ...also, it can make you forget what you are doing, act stupid and then make you feel very sick [when you drink too much, it is not pretty! ].

If other people get drunk, and I don't, well ...  it's ok, but some people are 'bad' drunks!! and I don't like to be around them when they get too drunk and act stupid.

Answer 9

i think it is up to the person why do people always have to over do every thing

Answer 10

We can´t stand the live if we don´t drink anything. The world is too hard and alcohol is relaxing ...

Answer 11

listen man, alcohol is like the best. you feel all loosened up and you become all slow and stuff, i love being tipsy. anywayz who wants to be sane the whole time, you need to get a proper buzz, then ull always want to get drunk!

it feel great!!!

Answer 12

There are certainly people who drink alcohol to get high or even drunk. Then there are many people who drink alcohol as part of their meals. This is especially common in places like France, Italy, and California.

Wine, in particular, goes with certain foods so well they seem to lack without it. And on hot days, or with foods like hot dogs or pizza, beer hits the spot.

There is a world of wonderful flavors out there. No reason to drink rotgut.

How do I feel when people around me get drunk? Uncomfortable.

And you are absolutely right - too much of anything is bad.

Answer 13

well it makes you less shy, and it seems to make everything funner/funnier.

so if you're with really boring people, and you guys decide to drink, when the boring person cracks a joke it will be freaking hilarious

personally i hate when people are drunk because they are idiots. they say such stupid things and think they are hilarious. but that's only cuz im sober. but when they do really stupid, embarassing things its fun to laugh at them. lol.

I like to be drunk sometimes, except im a lightweight so i usually go straight to the falling asleep part.. :D