| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Because it makes social gatherings more fun | 72% |
| Because it helps you to enjoy a party | 69% |
| Because it improves parties and celebrations | 68% |
| Because it's fun | 67% |
| Because you like the feeling | 67% |
| To cheer you up when you are in a bad mood | 53% |
| To get a buzz | 51% |
| To fit in with a group you like | 45% |
| Because it helps you when you feel depressed or nervous | 44% |
| To forget about your problems | 43% |
| So you won't feel left out | 37% |
| To be liked | 28% |
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Release date
June 2015
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Region
United Kingdom
Survey time period
November 17 to December 10, 2014
Number of respondents
2,053 respondents
Age group
18-75 years old
Special properties
UK residents who drink alcohol
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
The exact formulation of the question: "The following are reasons some people sometimes give for drinking alcohol. How often would you say you drink for the following reasons?" -at least some of the time.
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