Why do people consume alcohol?

Answer 1

alcohol is consumed for many reasons. the main reasons are that some people just drink and have fun when they go out, but then there's other people who use large amounts of it to medicate their feelings. also, a lot of teens and young adults will drink if they give in to peer pressure or because they think that having a beer or whatever will make them look cool.

Answer 2

Alcohol has no proven useful function in the body, although small amounts are thought to be beneficial by some authorities. (Small amounts: 2 drinks or less, three times a week for men, 1 x 3/wk for women.)

Answer 3

some people are alcoholics

Most people drink so they can loosen up themselves so they can act more freely, without feeling pressure to act all proper. It helps them be themselves in front of others. Lots of times people drink because others are drinking as well.

Answer 4

It is probably most commonly associated with drinking, as the major intoxicating ingredient of an alcoholic drink. It does however have many other purposes including use as a preservative, a disinfectant, a fuel and others.

Answer 5

Alcohol is often consumed because of its taste, because it leads to relaxation and enjoyment, and because it can contribute to better health and longer life if enjoyed in moderation.

Answer 6

Most people drink it because it makes them feel relaxed. Others are addicted to it, and drink it because they need it to feel normal.

Answer 7

Relaxation and intoxication. It is also used as a component in many chemical syntheses, and as a fuel for internal combustion engines.