Why do people like to get drunk?

Question

I have never been drunk and I don't get why people love to do that and talk and laugh about it afterwards.

I do drink alcohol and mostly when I am eating but never to the extend of getting myself drunk.

I don't understand why they like to do that despite all the bad consequences and plus major hangover.

Plus you look and act like an idiot when you are drunk.

Answer 1

Getting drunk is fun, unless you get too drunk. There are many degrees of drunkenness. If you get to just the right degree life is more fun at the moment. And not everyone that gets drunk gets hangovers or acts like an idiot.

Answer 2

Some people have no control...when they get around their friends, then just have drink after drink. Some people like the way that they feel when they are drunk....you are almost in a different world. Also, some don't get hangovers, so that doesn't stop them either. It is their choice to do it..some grow out of it, some don't. That's life.

Answer 3

I don't think most people like to get drunk; I think they like the uninhibited feeling they feel when they drink alcohol. Alcoholics are suffering from the disease of addiction. Therefore, once they take the first drink they can't stop. However, there is hope for them through AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). They must have treatment before they can get better.

Answer 4

Well it can be fun as long as you do not drive or get mean and you are around the right crowd and that you do not make it a habit
don't knock it until you try it The hangover part I agree with you that part sucks but Gatorade can help kill any hangover. It helps you relax. why do u drink alcohol because of the taste or because it helps you relax. I have gotten a slight buzz off a glass of wine try intensifying that by 10. Cheers to you =}

Answer 5

people who drink have different reasons. unfortunately, i can't enumerate all those because if i would, i'd be doing a survey first. the only reason i could give you are mine as i myself have been drunk a couple of times or more. it was my way of coping with stress, anxiety and depression. sometimes when we're drunk, we tend to forget (for a short time) the problems we face. but then i stopped because i know for a fact that alcohol dulls the mind and i wouldn't want that to happen to me. besides, i can't deal with the headaches it's giving me, the hangovers are just awful.

Answer 6

Because we work hard during the week, and need to be less serious for a while over the weekends. Five days of listening to bosses and clients ***** about whatever will drive many to find solace in just being a little silly for a while.

Answer 7

i dont know about other people but when i start drinking and having fun the drinks just keep flowing and i dont really think about getting drunk and by the time i realize that im drunk i dont even think about how im going to feel later and by the time the hangover is gone i just have the memories of having a great time so a few hours of feeling bad is worth the great time i had

Answer 8

If you've never been drunk, then you do not know what the hell youre missing! While I cannot speak for the majority, I will tell you why I like to get hammered. First of all, escape from life. When drunk-time begins, youre not living in the real world anymore. You're living in the Happy-Fun Land where everything is funny. Youre just way more relaxed. Secondly, theres always the opportunity of blackouts. I look foward to blacking out simply because it always makes for good conversation a couple of days later, this is when youre friends and/or enemys fill you in on what happened after you black out. Third, invulnerability. I dont know about you, but when my buddys and myself get drunk, we become the Justice League. I become Superman, Dave becomes Green Lantern, Erik becomes Martian Manhunter and Brandon becomes the Flash. We all become invulnerable super-heros. Its Great!! Theres nothing like travelling around town with a bunch of Super-Charged a$$-kickings at your side.

Downsides:
1.Banging that extremely ugly girl.a.k.a Beergoogles.(What the f*** were you thinking?) Is what you ask yourself upon waking up to that genetically inferior mutant at your side. Luckily, having never been a horny guy, I havent had to deal with this. My one friend however, is a constant victim.
2.The Hangover- Your ears are ringing, your head is pounding and you want to die. This is pretty much self-explanatory.

And so concludes our little essay on why you should get drunk! Have fun and remember, Bottoms Up :)

-J.

Answer 9

People are just people they do stupid stuff and enjoy knowing that they have done it. I got drunk once and will never do it again trust me on that one. It is crazy that someone can not control how much they drink.

Answer 10

It gives them a way to not be themselves and have the inhibition to do what they normally would not do. Personally, i can't see how something can be considered fun if you can't remeber the fun the next day. I don't like the feeling myself because I need to be in control at all times.