The Reason Why People Get Drunk? - Isn't there a 1,000,000 other things you can do?

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The Reason Why People Get Drunk?

I don't drink any more I'm still younge but just not my thing.

I belive the reason people get drunk is...

1. To be like the others in the group

2. To drown the sorrows

3. Because it addictive and they need the taste.

-reply by Baby Foxdale

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My thoughts on the subject in no way coincide with the many "experts" who routinely change their stance on the matter. Have you noticed how Madison Avenue's propaganda changes month by month, year by year? They have their agenda, I have mine. I prefer my agenda, as it actually benefits me and not some greedy bio-tech firm. Several years ago, the "experts" told us women were not to induldge in the fruit of the vine. Wine was harmful for women, they said. A year later, they said one drink was ok. Two years later, two drinks are considered a very good thing for the fairer sex. I tend to make up my own mind based on what has worked in traditional societies, and what works for my individual constitution.

I personally imbibe on a daily basis for both health and residual benefit. Ok, I enjoy the stimulating buzz as well, and it's stirring of the creative juices - but aren't these also a boon to emotional heath and well being? Of course they are! We must get past this peculiar American (protestant) demonization of naturally occurring elements that can enhance and promote human potential. Any element can be abused, but why should I be punished because some idiot never learned how to handle the stuff?

This whole, "getting drunk" to get drunk phenomenon is also peculiar to American society, as some of us weren't fortunate enough to have been raised Catholic, where wine is actually included in the sacrament itself and introduced to children at the dinner table. I say, to hell with provincial amateurs who can't handle their drink. They give the urbane professional a bad name. Still, they are only seeking out an experience integral to human potential they were denied as youngsters by their well meaning, but misguided parents. If the reader of this post decides for some reason to procreate, please introduce your child to wine at the table at a young age, lest he become one of the unfortunate statistics spoken of by the topic-starter.

I suggest a fine work entitled, "Nourishing Traditions," wherein the author outlines humanity's historical relationship with alcohol, both as a food preservative, drink, and tonic - and why societies have traditionally fermented their beverages for ease of digestion and ultimate health benefit. There are also titles detailing why humans (and animals) will naturally seek out plants and tonics that alter their awareness (i.e, gets them "high"), but that is fodder for another topic....

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I considered, drinking for fun is a good think,I enjoyed it, but a lot of drunks that sit there and take down many bottles of rack, are idiots .We should aviod it,and suggest people to drink healthly.I hates people who was stoned ,they may do something very bad and unpredictable,which may bring huge destroy.

Sincerely !

good luck to you

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Wow, that sounds like us!

I think youth culture these days is largely based around the classic 'sex drugs and [music]' and it always has been... There is something wrong to me about walking into a bar, using the bathroom, having a dance and not buying a drink to say thankyou for the good times. I have not (yet) had a hangover worth speaking of so I think that helps alot when your planning your night. After reading this thread though I do wonder if I should give it a bit of a break, since on my desk at this moment there is beer, cc&dry, woodstocks and malibu!

I think in the end though drugs are always about altering your personal reality to your liking, some people are just like that. The problems only arise when you become dependant on your drug of choice and can't see yourself as being capable of having a good time without it.

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They say that an alcoholic person drinks:

1. If something good happens to him, to celebrate,
2. If something bad happens to him, to feel better about it, and
3. If nothing happens, just to make something happen!

I think it's funny but true. Drunkards always have a reason to drink.

According to psychology, a person becomes a heavy drinker because he has a big background of bad things that happened to him/her. It's not just about liking alcohol, it's about their experiences in life. They want to escape from their reality.

Some say that there's a sort of genetic predisposition if your parents were alcoholic, but I think it's not genetic. It's that you grow up watching that behavior and finally you -sadly- imitate it.

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