Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Alcohol is a dangerous substance. It is addictive, can deteriorate one’s health, and puts innocent people in danger. However, it is embraced and celebrated in society and there are many opportunities throughout life to try alcohol. Knowing that alcohol is dangerous and addictive can leave many people wondering, “why do people drink alcohol?”
Soothe an Underlying Mental Health Condition
One of the major reasons that individuals who suffer from alcohol use disorder drink are because they are suffering from an underlying mental health condition and are using alcohol to self-medicate. This condition can be either diagnosed or undiagnosed, and they could be doing this knowingly or unknowingly.
Some underlying mental health conditions that lead to alcohol use disorder can include:
Anxiety
Social anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Post-traumatic stress disorder
History of abuse
And more
When an individual begins drinking alcohol, they feel its euphoric, relaxing effects. These effects help relieve stress, escape problems, give confidence, and seem to help in social situations. This initial positive feeling is what individuals suffering from alcohol use disorder are constantly trying to chase because it triggers the reward system in the brain. However, alcohol can exacerbate the very underlying mental health condition they were using alcohol to escape from in the first place.
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