Question

Why do people drink alcohol and take drugs?​

Answer 1

People use alcohol and other drugs (AOD) for a variety of reasons:

to relax

for enjoyment

to be part of a group

sometimes to avoid physical and/or psychological pain

experiment out of a sense of curiosity

excitement

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Alcohol and other drugs may also be used to:

cope with problems

relieve stress

overcome boredom.

AOD use is influenced by a number of factors, but most people use substances for the benefits (perceived and/or experienced) - not for the potential harm. This applies to both legal and illegal substances.

No one takes a drug to feel worse

It’s important to remember that the vast majority of people who drink alcohol and/or use legal or illegal drugs do not become dependent on any of these substances.

Answer 2

Main reason is to escape from problems.
And second one is for enjoyment and to increase their feeling of power