> > So why do people drink? The same reason they smoke, I suppose. They are trying to look cool and impress others. That mostly applies to young people, because older people who become alcoholics sometimes drink to relieve pain, or the pain of failure. As a solution, it ranks right up there with Russian roulette.
> > Howard
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> Have to disagree with you there. Quite a lot of people drink beer, or wine, or hard liquor simply because it tastes good.
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> I drink beer and wine. I don't drink it to look cool or impress others. I don't drink it to relieve pain, nor do I use alcohol as a crutch.
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> I like the taste of it. I always have. I too have firsthand experience in seeing the effects of alcoholism on people, but I still drink.
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> A lot of people drink for all the reasons you listed above, but I think the vast majority of people drink because they simply enjoy the taste.
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> -Kelly

Could you be a Risk Taker? These are people who get their kicks from flirting with danger. You can look at your other activities and determine if you are an RT.

Do you gamble? If so, do you gamble on things where the chance of winning is slim to none?

Look at your driving habits. Do you drive faster than you should, or zip through a red light knowing that it will be red when you get there?
Do you run stop signs when there is no other traffic? Do you pass on a two-lane road when there is oncoming traffic? Do you use a cell phone while driving? Do you drive without insurance?

Do you smoke? Do you jump from high places?

The list goes on and on. There is a chance that you can drink without ever becoming an alcoholic. There is an even better chance that your parachute will open. The other car may have excellent brakes. But is it worth the risk?
Howard