Young people and alcohol

People drink alcohol for a range of reasons and sometimes these reasons change. Here is a list of some of the most common reasons people quote for drinking:

-It helps them to relax
-It gives them confidence
-It helps them to sleep
-It helps reduce anxiety
-It stops them worrying about things
-To deal with stress
-To deal with panic attacks
-Because they are depressed
-Dependant on it
-To counter-act withdrawal symptoms