Drinking

I don't drink, and I never had. I never saw a reason for it. Plus, it's illegal because I'm under 21.

I drink occasionally, and I don't really see anything wrong with it because I'm not dumb about it. I don't get blackout drunk or even wasted (I never have been "drunk"), just slightly tipsy

Of course, if you go out and you know you're going to drink, you should always have a DD. I would never risk driving, even though I don't drink much.

I've had two sips of alcohol in my entire life. It just doesn't appeal to me.

My entire family, minus my mother, consists of alcoholics. My grandparents, my father, my step-dad, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc- Everyone. And even my boyfriend had a problem with it until he got arrested for being drunk in public two months ago. He hasn't had a sip of alcohol since, as far as I know. Oh, and my uncle. He's been drinking since he was young, and when he found out that his first child was do this January, he stopped cold turkey. I'm so proud of him. But other than that, yeah, just about everyone in my family drinks. And as I said, it really does not appeal to me whatsoever.

I love drinking. I love the feeling of abandon, of being able to say what I want without over-analyzing it and blushing and getting embarassed.
I am my complete opposite when I drink. I'm my better me.

...but I hardly ever drink.

hyrule.:

I love drinking. I love the feeling of abandon, of being able to say what I want without over-analyzing it and blushing and getting embarassed.

This, so much. I feel like I need to be drunk permanently in social situations just so I don't look like an anti-social freak. Unfortunately, that is not an option.

I've drank occasionally, & it's mainly a drink or two, just to feel good, especially when I'm at parties, or get togethers. But I've learned the consequences of not moderating what you are drinking, or how much/fast you drink it.
I've had bad experiences with Tequila, & have sworn off ever drinking it again, & I had a really, really horrible hangover once. [Never threw up, but I was miserable the whole day].

I've learned from mistakes, & I learned after I was 21. Now, I have basically sworn off drinking. Almost went a year without it, & was fine as ever. The last time I drank, was at my birthday party, in which I had only had three drinks, but they were really spaced apart, not just one after another.
I refuse to deal with hangovers or that horrible feeling, & plus, like most said, I don't like the person people become when they are drunk. I've said stupid shit, did stupid shit, & one friend still rags on me for something I said while I was drunk, & never, ever meant. So I've kind of learned my lesson. Alcohol is not your friend haha.

I don't feel much social pressure to drink. I think I'm probably supposed to, being at uni, but I don't know anyone who genuinely looks down on people who don't drink. So maybe I'm just lucky, but I don't think people really care here.

I drink because I enjoy it. Although I tend to moderate it because I'm on medication that doesn't mix with alcohol and I tend to get really ill even if I've only had one or two drinks. It sucks, but whatever, I try to get around it as much as possible.

Most of my friends make a huge deal out of drinking, back when we were 14 and 15 they considered it a great achievement to have beer at a sleepover, I personally never cared for it. I haven't been drunk before, just tipsy.

I drink in moderation, and only every few months.
Sometimes I'll be drunk, other times I'm just sitting on the cough splitting a beer with my boyfriend.

I've been drunk many times, I drink all the time. I'm logical enough to know that it's time to stop. Like, seriously, I can't be doing this anymore, I'm becoming dependent.
I just suggest that don't drink and drive, and don't binge, and don't become dependent. Other than that, have fun! Don't get caught >.<

^ Well, everybody thinks they're smart enough not to become dependent, nobody think they'll become an addict. Not trying to be a smartass, but just saying.

I...drink like a fish. I'd be lying if I said I didn't. I'm trying to keep myself out of trouble when I do though. Drinking and driving, tough lesson to learn, don't do it. Mixing alcohol and other drugs (besides weed and tobacco) usually doesn't go too well either. And I'm trying to do less random stupid crap while I'm drunk and just have fun

president:

I love drinking. I love the feeling of abandon, of being able to say what I want without over-analyzing it and blushing and getting embarassed.
I am my complete opposite when I drink. I'm my better me.

I agree. When I drink, I don't have fear of rejection or awkward situations keeping me from speaking my mind and having fun.

Someone said drinking to get away from problems makes you a coward. That's ridiculous. When there's just too much stress, and you need to forget about something for a little while, having a drink is a good escape, as long as you do it responsibly.

Slow Down Sisky:

Someone said drinking to get away from problems makes you a coward. That's ridiculous. When there's just too much stress, and you need to forget about something for a little while, having a drink is a good escape, as long as you do it responsibly.

Having a nightcap now and again probably won't have a detrimental effect on someone, but turning to alcohol regularly because you're stressed or need to forget is problematic. Alcohol is a depressant and although it can provide temporary relief, in the long run it actually exacerbates it.

I don't think it's ridiculous to claim that drinking to get away from problems means you're a coward. Although I personally wouldn't say something like that, it seems like a sensible claim. How about fixing the problems instead of escaping them? And if they can't be fixed, then let it be. It makes me lol when people think alcohol fixes their problems. I mean... really.

And I'm not anti-alcohol, I drink quite regularly. I'm just realistic about it.

(And this wasn't aimed at you personally, just a general reply).

I don't drink and I never have in the past. I just don't see much purpose in it really.

AestheticStar:

I've drank occasionally, & it's mainly a drink or two, just to feel good, especially when I'm at parties, or get togethers. But I've learned the consequences of not moderating what you are drinking, or how much/fast you drink it.
I've had bad experiences with Tequila, & have sworn off ever drinking it again, & I had a really, really horrible hangover once. [Never threw up, but I was miserable the whole day].

Exactly. I agree with all of this Tequila is not my friend anymore either.

I still drink occasionally, mostly when at parties or get togethers. I used to drink a lot more when I was younger. Between 16 and 18 I would go out with friends every weekend, sometimes two days in a row. I didn't drive, so I drank when and what I felt like that night. I only got really drunk once or twice though, usually I would only be tipsy.

I don't drink as much anymore since I have my driver's license. Basically because I was the only one with my own car, hence, always the designated driver. I usually have one drink at the beginning and stay with soda or water the rest of the night.

veronika:

Having a nightcap now and again probably won't have a detrimental effect on someone, but turning to alcohol regularly because you're stressed or need to forget is problematic. Alcohol is a depressant and although it can provide temporary relief, in the long run it actually exacerbates it.

I don't think it's ridiculous to claim that drinking to get away from problems means you're a coward. Although I personally wouldn't say something like that, it seems like a sensible claim. How about fixing the problems instead of escaping them? And if they can't be fixed, then let it be. It makes me lol when people think alcohol fixes their problems. I mean... really.

And I'm not anti-alcohol, I drink quite regularly. I'm just realistic about it.

(And this wasn't aimed at you personally, just a general reply).

I guess I took it as they were saying it as a generalization. Like, anytime you drink to relieve stress, it makes you a coward.
I agree, doing it excessively so you don't have to face the world isn't right. I need to watch my wording

Social drinking is fine, just have a sober driver.

I like going places (ie concerts, bars, parties etc) and seeing drunk people having a blast. That's the way drunk people are supposed to act, not like royal pr*cks.

I'm Italian so generally there is a lot of drinking on holidays although we're at home and since we all live in the two houses right HERE it's never a problem because nobody is driving. We're all acting like fools in the privacy of our own home and nobody is going out in a car.

But also, I view a glass of wine or a beer or another drink during the week fine if it's just one or two and you're not getting drunk. I'm completely pro-wine, chocolates and bubble bath with a good book. I'm also pro-hard week at work, Thursday is the start of my weekend so I crash in bed with a Tequila Sunrise, my dog, my ipod and a book and relax.

When you're getting drunk/buzzed/whatever everyday, that's when you need to stop and take a look at yourself./

I'm underage as well as some of you and I drink. I never get drunk, just tipsy. I think getting stupidly drunk is quite stupid.

As soon as you become of age in Australia, it's become part of the culture to start drinking. I know a lot of people who go out at least three times a week and get smashed. I don't even understand how they afford it - they blow an entire paycheck on alcohol.

I drank to the point of throwing up all over myself/passing out once (it was stupid and immature and I hate myself for it) but it also served as a lesson - I'm never doing that to myself ever again. I still drink but no where near as much as I did. The thought of alcohol still turns my stomach.

it's actually funny to see some of my friends belligerently drunk and stumbling all over. a few drinks are okay, but l hate seeing people drunk off their asses. it's just horrid.as for people under the legal drinking age in their state who consume alcoholic beverages, l feel that it doesn't matter how old you are but rather how mature you are. that's just my personal opinion.