There are a variety of reasons why people drink large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis.
According to recent research released by the UK Health department, there are eight main groups of drinkers and thus eight precursors as to why people drink heavily.
Heavy drinking is defined as 35 units per week for women and 50 units per week for men.
This is twice the recommended limit by the World Health Organisation.
Using these groups as a guide, which category do you think you fit into? Consequently, you may even identify other reasons outside of the eight presented below.
This is a great start for you to identify the root cause as to why you may be drinking too much.
1.
Conformist drinker The Bar or Pub is your second home and you think of going there as doing what 'men do'.
You belong to a group of fellow drinkers and you all can easily justify as to why you do this.
There is a sense of belonging to the group and the environment.
2.
Community drinker Alcohol for you provides a sense of safety and security and gives more meaning to your life.
Alcohol provides the social lubricant and allows you to easily network with your friends.
You drink in large groups and a sense of community is forged through these social networks.
3.
Distressed drinker You have a high pressure career or a stressful home life leading you to have feelings of being not in control and over-burdened with responsibility.
Alcohol for you is the relaxant and helps you unwind and calm down.
This (in the short-term) makes dealing with home and work life less stressful.
4.
Depressed drinker Your life is spiralling out of control as a result of any number of incidents - death of a significant other, divorce, bankruptcy.
Alcohol is a comforter and a form of self-medication to help you cope.
5.
Boredom drinker This is especially true if you are a single and having recently broken up with your significant other.
Drinking is company making up for an absence of people.
Drinking marks the end of the day perhaps following the completion of chores, a hard day at work or looking after the kids.
6.
Hedonistic drinker You are also single, divorced and/or with grown-up children.
Drinking excessively is a way for you to visibly express your independence, freedom and 'youthfulness' to yourself.
You use alcohol to release your inhibitions.
7.
Macho drinker You often feel undervalued, unmotivated and frustrated in almost every aspect of your life.
You have unknowingly cultivated a strong masculine identity that revolves around your drinking frequency and quantity.
Your drinking is driven by a constant need to assert your masculinity and status to yourself and others.
8.
Re-bonding drinker You use alcohol as the connection that unifies your friends and your social circle.
You often forget the time and the amount of alcohol you are consuming and are constantly looking for new ways to catch up with fellow drinkers.
According to recent research released by the UK Health department, there are eight main groups of drinkers and thus eight precursors as to why people drink heavily.
Heavy drinking is defined as 35 units per week for women and 50 units per week for men.
This is twice the recommended limit by the World Health Organisation.
Using these groups as a guide, which category do you think you fit into? Consequently, you may even identify other reasons outside of the eight presented below.
This is a great start for you to identify the root cause as to why you may be drinking too much.
1.
Conformist drinker The Bar or Pub is your second home and you think of going there as doing what 'men do'.
You belong to a group of fellow drinkers and you all can easily justify as to why you do this.
There is a sense of belonging to the group and the environment.
2.
Community drinker Alcohol for you provides a sense of safety and security and gives more meaning to your life.
Alcohol provides the social lubricant and allows you to easily network with your friends.
You drink in large groups and a sense of community is forged through these social networks.
3.
Distressed drinker You have a high pressure career or a stressful home life leading you to have feelings of being not in control and over-burdened with responsibility.
Alcohol for you is the relaxant and helps you unwind and calm down.
This (in the short-term) makes dealing with home and work life less stressful.
4.
Depressed drinker Your life is spiralling out of control as a result of any number of incidents - death of a significant other, divorce, bankruptcy.
Alcohol is a comforter and a form of self-medication to help you cope.
5.
Boredom drinker This is especially true if you are a single and having recently broken up with your significant other.
Drinking is company making up for an absence of people.
Drinking marks the end of the day perhaps following the completion of chores, a hard day at work or looking after the kids.
6.
Hedonistic drinker You are also single, divorced and/or with grown-up children.
Drinking excessively is a way for you to visibly express your independence, freedom and 'youthfulness' to yourself.
You use alcohol to release your inhibitions.
7.
Macho drinker You often feel undervalued, unmotivated and frustrated in almost every aspect of your life.
You have unknowingly cultivated a strong masculine identity that revolves around your drinking frequency and quantity.
Your drinking is driven by a constant need to assert your masculinity and status to yourself and others.
8.
Re-bonding drinker You use alcohol as the connection that unifies your friends and your social circle.
You often forget the time and the amount of alcohol you are consuming and are constantly looking for new ways to catch up with fellow drinkers.
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