why do adults drink alot

[lguzman1]

I believe that people who drink alot, must be sad or in depression, of course thats what I believe. Other might start just have a good time and then get addicted to drinking and that when it goes bad. hey, but what do I know, I've never drank in my life. It's only my oppinoin. 

[surveygrabber]

People drink a lot for a lot for reasons. They can be wanting to go out to fun or sometimes, people drink since they want to have the thrill of it. This is mainly if they have nothing else to do.

[Ittai]

it could be alot of reasons, family issue, stress, job or personal issue ..i drink but not alot. maybe 4-6 times a month..i go out with co workers or buy something to have at the house

[vgonzales1]

I think it's a form for them to relax

[devilroljin]

Well, I understand many people will look at it in a negative way, I in some way I also agree with them, I must also say it isn't typical. Not everybody drinks for stress, escape, or a break from reality, many don't even have serious problems to begin with. I must also say, alcohol, as with many other addictions, is bad and detrimental, only if used not responsibly or in moderation. I myself am a very happy man, and have absolutely no problems worth stressing for. I don't wish to escape reality. The main reason I occasionally drink is for socializing with friends at home or at a club, or watching a Football game. I often do those activities without alcohol involved, but some times alcohol is involved.

It also depends if you have mental issues and whatnot; furthermore, there is also the issue of alcohol turning you into a different person. Alcohol doesn't affect me negatively, it makes me a nicer persons if all.
It becomes a burden if you can't handle it, if it's controlling you, if it isn't recreational, or it is not used in moderation, it's affecting others, or it makes you aggressive or confrontational. The same could be say for any other drug or substance.

[stretch1967]

To have some fun. In my case a little bit of forgetting the pain my head that I live with daily. It actually makes me relax some.

[davidh121]

Escape, social interaction, addiction...  I drink sometimes a little more than I should when hanging out with friends, but I stay off when with family (exception certain cousins during celebrations).

[PGS28]

I agree with the previously listed reasons- to relax, socialize, or escape pressure.  I feel like if you have to be inebriated to enjoy yourself then you really need to do something about your reality.  I drink twice a year (when I visit my hometown and go to the casino with my sisters) with a two glass minimum. I have a guy friend that says he doesn't drink a lot but from what I can tell he drinks regularly, which I contribute to his apparent erectile dysfunction and not the anxiousness he blames it on. 

[LaKecias]

To relieve stress and relax. I drink occasionally to relax but nothing else. Drinking doesn't take the problems away they will still be there until it's done. I don't get that one

[yaayme]

Well, because adults have a lot of responsibilities and sometimes that can cause a lot of stress...For some people alcohol relieves that stress.

[moonangel]

i find that if i cant get to sleep a small shot helps me to relax quicker to i guess its my sleep aid

[brum7814]

Drinking is a huge waste of money.  I use to drink and party like most people in my early 20's, and just think of all the money I wasted.  =-D 

[alaskakaren]

I think I drank more when I was a teenager than adult.  I drink to relax and get out of my head.  If I'm depressed I try not to drink because it won't make me happier.  Hope all is well with everyone.

[swkstudent]

It's a temporary fix for the problems in their lives...I don't drink I just deal with it.

[jonhall37]

i drink on the weekends and its only beer. no hard stuff. its not to ecape any issues at all. for me its all about taste and to socialize. people who drink to get drunk now is a whole different issue..