What's the attraction....

[GalDisney]

No, I am not asking about a WDW attraction. My question is, what is the big attarction about getting drunk? I don't drink so I have never been drunk, not even when i was a teenager and eevryone esle was illegally drinking and getting drunk, i was sipping soda :0 So can anyone tell me my people purposly get 'Trashed". I work with someone who is always talking about his drinking and getting trashed,no he isnt an alcoholic ,,just 23 yrs old and thinks it is fun. I never have understood the attraction. This same kid, the last time he went to Epcot, did the drinking around the world thing and had to be wheeled in a wheelchair out of the park by security. And he thinks it is funny. I just dont "get" it. Any one have any insight for me?? I think getting drunk is stupid and childish and unnecessary, irresponsible, etc etc.

 

[Caradana]

I'd say give it a try, and come back with a report. I'd be interested in your take on what the world looked like through vodka-frosted lenses.

Did you go to college? A lot of people discover drunkenness in college.

 

[Pugdog007]

I think getting drunk is stupid and childish and unnecessary, irresponsible, etc etc.

It is all of those things. Many people try it in college, but most eventually grow out of it. But I agree with you... once you're mature and confident in who you are there's no need to get drunk to become someone you're not. It certainly isn't cute or funny (or even socially acceptable) on anyone post-college.

The good news is that your co-worker will likely grow out of it. Hopefully he won't become a statistic prior to that happening.

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Drinking is one thing, but when you are throwing up and can't stand that's another.

 

[GalDisney]

<<<I'd say give it a try, and come back with a report. I'd be interested in your take on what the world looked like through vodka-frosted lenses.

Did you go to college? A lot of people discover drunkenness in college.>>



Yes, I went to college. And, no thanks, I am not interested in getting drunk at this point in my life. Altho it might be interesting to see what my personality is like when i drink
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[Cool-Beans]

I drink because it is fun. Also to kill any bugs that crawl up my ***, to paraphrase Jack Nicholson in "Terms of Endearment."

 

[miss missy]

I have done it and found out it isn't fun. What is fun about being sick and/or feeling like crap the next day??? Plus for the alcoholics out there, it ruins lives and for the kids of alcoholics... it isn't fun or funny at all.

So what is the attraction??? escaping from reality.

 

[RNMOM]

I'm with you on this one. I have a son turning 21 soon and that is all his friends do. I am so irritated by this as DH and I don't drink at home except DH has a glass of wine once a week or so.

I got so drunk once when I was about 22 at a party I don't remember going home or anything. I wasn't driving fortunately. I vomited for 2 days and never did it again. My limit is 1 drink and I have one 1-2 times a year. So I am boring....what's new?

 

[Cool-Beans]

I have done it and found out it isn't fun. What is fun about being sick and/or feeling like crap the next day??? Plus for the alcoholics out there, it ruins lives and for the kids of alcoholics... it isn't fun or funny at all.

So what is the attraction??? escaping from reality.

Not everyone who goes out drinking once in a while is an alcoholic. I might get a little hangover now and then, but it doesn't last more than an hour or so. For me, it is worth it.

It is fun for us. That's why we do it.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Im almost 22 years old and yes, i am in college..I am not a big drinker either...People always think it is weird. I will have a drink or 2 if i am out and want to, but i dont see the big deal of having to go out and get trashed every weekend just because we can..
Some of my friends are the same way and some of them arent--its not a big deal, but its definitely hard finding guys who dont drink constantly

 

[Miller1412]

I agree, getting drunk a couple of times doesn't make someone an alcoholic...I am a social drinker and haven't been drunk in years, but I can also tell you, you won't find me doing Karaoke or on the dance floor unless I'm toasted. It makes me forget my lack of talent.
So I guess it releases people from their inhibitions. I've learned over the years to reach a "happy" place, a nice buzz, where I'm not going to be sick the next day.

That's not worth the misery.

 

[freckles and boo]

I was the soda-sipper as a teen, too. I won't tell you how old I am now.

I rarely drink mostly because my body doesn't tolerate it well. No matter how little I drink I feel like crap later (yes, I know it is usually caused by dehydration!) so I usually just don't do it. I also agree that drinking for the sake of drunkenness is immature and something most people grow out of. That said, many social drinkers make responsible choices and enjoy alcohol in ways that don't damage themselves or others. I don't mind if someone wants to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine. It is legal and acceptable for adults.

Unfortunately for people with addictive tendencies it can be difficult to make good choices. There are a couple of people whom I love that I now spend little time around because every social event ends up with someone s**tfaced and blubbering. It doesn't matter what the event is - It could be a christening or a barbeque and they will still overindulge. They say "what's the big deal?" and give me crap about not drinking but I don't like being around it, especially when kids are around. I think kids are much more influenced by what their parents do than what they say. My girls are still very young and I don't want them seeing people they love acting stupid.

 

[SillyMe]

I agree, getting drunk a couple of times doesn't make someone an alcoholic...I am a social drinker and haven't been drunk in years, but I can also tell you, you won't find me doing Karaoke or on the dance floor unless I'm toasted. It makes me forget my lack of talent.
So I guess it releases people from their inhibitions. I've learned over the years to reach a "happy" place, a nice buzz, where I'm not going to be sick the next day.

That's not worth the misery.

Yes it does. It's fun to have a few drinks on occasion, loosen up and have a good time.

Getting trashed to the point of getting sick and being hungover is just not worth it. People usually make ***** out of themselves when they get to that point. Then comes the humiliation the next day when you realize how you were acting. Not fun.

 

[smartestnumber5]

For the last year or so I've had pretty bad acid reflux issues and now even with medication I can almost never have alcohol (or coffee). I miss both a lot--a little bit for the taste, but mostly for their effects. I'm pretty bummed about it--a life with no alcohol or coffee is not the kind I want.

My friends (mostly grad students) and I used to get drunk about once a week. By drunk I mean over the legal limit, more than buzzed, acting silly, but not hang-over drunk (at least not for me) and definitely not puking drunk. I threw up once from drinking too much on my 21st b'day--that was enough. Like other posters I don't enjoy karaoke or dancing unless I'm drunk. Plus, I'm very giggly and silly then--things I enjoyed being and which I now miss.

 

[ilovepcot]

Ah, drinking around kids. A HUGE no-no in our home!

We often host company Christmas parties where there are usually a couple hundred people in and out of our home for the evening. Many people have complained that they can't get a sitter and asked if they could please bring junior. DH's answer is always the same..."NO"! We don't believe in drinking in our home in front of children. And by the way, none of our business associates or personal friends get "trashed". Many people are able to sip a glass of wine and move on. Perhaps this is a "thing" with people in their teens or early twenties? All the people we associate with have moved on from this stage.

 

[N&B'smom]

For the last year or so I've had pretty bad acid reflux issues and now even with medication I can almost never have alcohol (or coffee). I miss both a lot--a little bit for the taste, but mostly for their effects. I'm pretty bummed about it--a life with no alcohol or coffee is not the kind I want.

My friends (mostly grad students) and I used to get drunk about once a week. By drunk I mean over the legal limit, more than buzzed, acting silly, but not hang-over drunk (at least not for me) and definitely not puking drunk. I threw up once from drinking too much on my 21st b'day--that was enough. Like other posters I don't enjoy karaoke or dancing unless I'm drunk. Plus, I'm very giggly and silly then--things I enjoyed being and which I now miss.

I don't drink alcohol or coffee, caffeine makes me shake. I don't care for the taste of alcoholic beverages and have seen many people make fools out of themselves due to drinking. I never drank growing up and I'm now 33 and still don't drink. I just don't like it and don't think it's the best thing to put in my body. So as for the OP's question, I just don't get it either.

Shelby

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Why do people get drunk? A topic near and dear to my heart.

Let's see...start with teen drinking.

1) Some children suffer from mental issues, such as bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc...and this is part of self-medication.

2) Some teens have a less than ideal homelife, poverty, abuse, abandonment, sucking at school, parental neglect, etc...this is also self-medication.

3) Boredom. What are teens supposed to do that are not good at sports, math, school???? They figure out they can be in their own "clique" and be good at partying.

Adults...

1) Adults also drink for social anxiety or to "loosen up" at functions.
2) Drinking is enjoyable. I love a nice glass of wine with my pasta, or a COLD beer at a picnic by the lake.

Both groups can suffer from alcoholism and binge drinking.

 

[va32h]

This is always a hard topic for me, as I have been married to an alcoholic for nearly 11 years now. Fortunately, for much of that time he has been a recovering alcoholic, not a practicing one. But there are relapses always - in fact there was one earlier this year, and we separated briefly as I once again asked myself if all of this is worth it.

It's not just the drinking, it's the reckless and irresponsible behavior that comes with it.

I don't see the allure in getting drunk, or even in drinking at all. Cool-beans sums it up pretty well though. Alcoholics drink because it is fun. It feels good. Unfortunately, they are also incredibly selfish people who don't care that they people they love are not having fun or feeling good while the drunk staggers around destroying their lives.

 

[mom2rb]

OK, so I used to drink alot. Now I have maybe two glasses of wine a year. For the life of me I can't remember why I liked it so much.

 

[sweet angel]

Some people enjoy drinking, some people don't.

I love to hang with friends and have a few drinks. I don't remember the last time I got sick and probably 2 years ago was my real last hangover. I tolerate it well.

If you don't want to drink, that's your prerogative, but don't judge me because I do.