In response to the question: "Why People Get Drunk"...
In social settings, alcohol makes the person feel more relaxed. It gives the feeling of a stimulant (puts people in this europhoric state) when it really is in fact a depressant.
Regardless, alcohol is a drug and like all drugs, can be addictive.
I have nothing against drinking. Heck, I drink a few every now and then myself. What I strongly oppose is
irresponsible drinking and I believe that this is the main reason why people get drunk.
For a lot of people, having a drink or two at a party can really make conversing easier. It makes them more relaxed and less tense. But it is also during these 'social events' where people are most proned to getting drunk. Just a few quick examples:
-the person has already had a few too many drinks. they lose count of how many they have consumed. they keep drinking.
-dares from friends to have another
-birthday and other parties
-holidays and festivities
From personal experience, drinking plays a huge part in the university student's life. Most of the time students get drunk are usually times when they are among friends (or at least with somebody else). The whole, "It's Thursday! Let's get sloshed!" kind of vibe results from students wanting to take a break from their studies, to go out and have a good time. This in my opinion, is an absolutely horrible and
irresponsible mentality.
By all means, have fun! But fun doesn't need to come with a hangover the next morning.
For people who drink just for the sake of getting drunk, there must be something wrong with their lives e.g. lack of motivation, no self-esteem, loss of personal integrity, depression... A lot of people think that drinking will take the pain away but in truth, it only adds more salt to the wound.
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smoking is bad also
