Do you drink (alcohol)? And if you don't, do you want to?

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I absolutely haven't yet. I'm only 18, so it's not necessarily expected at my age either... But most of my friends drink, and most of their friends drink, so someone in my position would most likely have drunken alcohol by now based on the social quota. Most likely. However I don't plan on drinking in the future as well. I don't have anything against people who do, but I don't think it would have any benefit to my body besides "cleansing my system" (which is only good in extreme moderation). Alcohol does more bad than good in my perspective.

Phoenix98 · Accepted Answer

I drink a glass of wine every so often or with dinner, and sometimes a cocktail after work like a classic old fashioned or a sidecar. And I never have more then two at anytime, of course I also smoke cigars and pipe tobacco quite a bit so its not like I'm the peak of human health.

But I enjoy life's simple classy pleasures instead of stressing out about what could happen. I mean I could go outside tomarrow and get ran over who knows and I would rather have enjoyed life's simple pleasures and done it my way, rather then sit there stressing out about what could happen.

After all nothing in life is certain but I don't think you should drink if you feel forced into it that will lead to bad things. If you want try a drink though try one when you come of age, if not don't in the end the choice is yours and yours alone.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Alcohol does the wrong person more bad than good, some people benefit from a glass of wine after a shit day.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Well we sort of don't have a drinking age in my country (Denmark), so we usually start around 15-16 when we go to parties (we can drink at school parties as well) - And almost everybody does it, and if not it's usually because of religion. However I have one friend who me and my friends go out with a lot who doesn't drink - simply because she doesn't feel like it, because it's unhealthy (and people find that really weird and thinks she's boring.. and well if that was me, i'd at least tRY to get drunk before deciding it's not for me). I like drinking at parties because you get more outgoing and less 'nervous' and basically you get a boost of happiness. So I don't see the problem with drinking at all - unless you drink way too much that is hah

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Very rarely. I don't have a very high tolerance and I've always had bad things happen to me while being drunk, so it's kind of ruined it for me. I'll still go to bars with my friends, but I'll either go sober or high. You can still make responsible decisions while high, but you don't have to feel like the odd one out by being sober lol. Plus, it's just not worth it for me. My hangovers are terrible, I'm seriously out of commission for like two days lmao. Weed doesn't give you any hangovers at all.

Sbgirl · Answer

I'm 18 also and don't drink. In the Uk, its legal too, and most people I knew started drinking at like 14. However, I never really wanted too/never been tempted to as it seems to have more negative than positive effects. I don't like the idea of being drunk/not in control of my body etc. I choose not to drink, cause I don't want to, so why make myself? Glad to hear of someone else my age also not drinking :)

Stilp · Answer

It sure isn't a good thing as a habbit but occasionally I think it wouldn't cause any hurm to you. When you drink there are several stages: no effect, slightly affected, affected, very affected/slightly sick, very sick, passing out.. etc.. :P In my experience when I can stay between sllightly affected and affected I can have a very good time and mood. It's like when being with friends and jerking around, laughing easily etc... You're just in an euphoria state but alcohol isn't the only way to get there. It may be the way get there more easily. You don't have to get wasted. And you should always have in mind that alcohol takes effect slowly before you decide to have another drink. But first of all you don't have to drink if don't want to. It won't hurm you if you're really careful but the real choice is yours. P. S. That was my personal opinion.

Aizou · Answer

I normally stay away from it, it makes no sense
to me, that people want to lose themselves like that.

But I can drink on occasions, but alcohol
doen't affect me, never has.

But then, I haven't yet tried to go all out
in the drinking.

Most of it tastes icky anyway.

Some alhocol that actually had a good taste
is the Greek Ouzo.

Anonymous · Answer

I have never drank and don't intend to. Never had the desire because you never hear someone say I made the best decision when I was drunk.

Climber · Answer

Suppose you are US. In belgium we drink alcohol at your age. But there is a difference between one or two glasses of wine or beer or drinking alcohol the whole night and get drunk.

Kaylove96 · Answer

I did when I was 10. Ever since then I've gotten a few times where I craved it. Maybe I would drink it again someday. But I normally can't stand how people are when they drink like alcoholics

ironeddie · Answer

I don't drink and I don't want to.  At one time I did drink. Very... very... very heavily.

LittleSally · Answer

Sometimes... if it's a really special occasion. Only Jägermeister though... I dislike alcohol in general, though.

LauraMarx · Answer

I have quit/am quitting alcohol; I was addicted for several years. I want to 100% of the time :P but I am trying to keep off it, for good.

Tokana · Answer

I don't drink as much as I use to but during hot summer days, if I'm socializing I would love to take down a few beers. Budweiser being my favourite (although I think they've started watering it down... but I digress). I always have beers in my fridge but I'm definitely not a heavy drinker.

I'd say that alcohol can sometimes be used to lighten up the mood and help people relax. Moderation is key.

kasifer · Answer

Nope in past 2 years got wasted 3-5 times  Compared to when i was 17 it's major breakthrough XD

goretcki · Answer

I have a drink once a week or so. Alcohol is very bad if you let it control you, I've seen that many times

Anonymous · Answer

Funny how times change. Me and class mates went out drinking when we were 14/15.

Anonymous · Answer

Nope and I don't care for it.. ever

zombiebabe · Answer

i only drink on specific occasions

bubbletrouble · Answer

Yeah just wine. I don't like beer or liquor.

Anonymous · Answer

I do occasionally, I love Baileys

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