What Alcohol Makes You Happy Drunk?

What’re You Having and Feeling? – If you’re looking at the low-risk levels of consumption set by the NIAAA, you might have noticed that levels of consumption vary based on the kind of drink you’re having. A 12-ounce serving of beer may only contain 5 percent alcohol, a 5-ounce glass of table wine may contain 12 percent alcohol, and a 1.5-ounce shot of an 80-proof liquor may contain 40 percent alcohol, but they all constitute a single standard drink.

Still, these amounts may not reflect actual serving sizes at bars and restaurants, so it is important to monitor consumption closely. The people we polled said that certain forms of alcohol were more likely to give them different feelings. Men told us that wine, cocktails, and India pale ales (IPAs) made them happiest when they drank, while women said that cocktails, wine, and vodka left them with the most positive emotions.

However, vodka was also listed by both men and women as a drink that made them feel anxious, and men told us it made them feel sad and scared. Whiskey was also frequently associated with negative feelings. Men and women told us it made them feel overwhelmed and sad.

What alcohol gives you a fun drunk?

5. Whiskey: Extra-Confident Drunk – In terms of getting drunk and looking cool doing it, whiskey makes that happen. You don’t chug it, it’s not consumed messily, and Ryan Gosling levels of hip are reached when you hold a glass of whiskey. It’s that poised, self-assured drunk. Article continues below advertisement

Which alcohol makes you feel the best?

How our emotions react differently to various types of alcohol Updated: 14:50 BST, 22 November 2017

• Drinking red wine makes people feel relaxed and amorous while vodka or whisky boosts energy and aggression, a study suggests.
• Research involving 30,000 people has found drinkers have significantly different emotional responses to different alcoholic drinks.
• The study, led by experts at Bangor University and King’s College, found red wine was likely to make people feel sexy and relaxed – but also tired and tearful.

Drinking spirits was linked to feelings of aggression and restlessness – but also gave people a boost of energy and confidence. Beer increased both relaxation and confidence. Research involving 30,000 people has found drinkers have significantly different emotional responses to different alcoholic drinks

1. White wine was seen to have a similar impact as red wine – but far less pronounced.
2. The data is taken from the Global Drug Survey, an online questionnaire of 18 to 34-year-olds conducted in 11 languages in 21 countries around the world.
3. The authors, writing in the BMJ Open journal, said: ‘Understanding emotions associated with alcohol consumption is imperative to addressing alcohol misuse, providing insight into what emotions influence drink choice between different groups in the population.’
4. Professor Mark Bellis of Bangor University, who is also Public Health Wales’ director of policy, research and international development, said: ‘For centuries, the history of rum, gin, vodka and other spirits has been laced with violence.
5. ‘This global study suggests even today consuming spirits is more likely to result in feelings of aggression than other drinks.

The study, led by experts at Bangor University and King’s College London, found red wine was likely to make people feel sexy and relaxed – but also tired and tearful

• ‘In the UK, a litre of off-licence spirits can easily be bought for £15 or less, making a double shot only 75 pence.
• ‘Such prices can encourage consumption at levels harmful to the health of the drinker and through violence and injuries also represent a risk to the people around them.’
• Alcohol itself – known by the scientific term of ethanol – is chemically identical regardless of the beverage it is in.
• But Professor Bellis said the way people drink it is partly responsible for the different emotional responses.
• He said: ‘Spirits are often consumed more quickly and have much higher concentrations of alcohol in them.
• ‘This can result in a quicker stimulating effect as blood alcohol levels increase.
• ‘They may also be consumed in different social occasions so people may be drinking them deliberately to feel the drunken effect quickly while other types of drink are more likely to be consumed slowly or with food.

Drinking spirits like vodka was linked to feelings of aggression and restlessness – but also gave people a boost of energy and confidence. Beer increased both relaxation and confidence

1. ‘As people get the kick from escalating alcohol levels, the same increases reduce the brain’s ability to suppress impulsive feelings or to consider the consequences of acting on them.’
2. But he added: ‘It is worth also bearing in mind that there are compounds apart from alcohol in different drinks.
3. ‘Although these are part of the difference in taste between drinks little consideration has been given to what other effects they may have on the drinker.’
4. People’s preconceptions about drinks also play a role – for example if people drink red wine to relax they will probably end up more relaxed, and if they drink vodka to party they will probably end up feeling energised.
5. Marketing plays into this, Professor Bellis said.
6. ‘There is a lot of content in alcohol promotion to suggest people will get those positive emotional responses they may be seeking.’

: How our emotions react differently to various types of alcohol

What alcohol will wake me up?

First of all, the whole idea of extending the night is overrated. What has extension ever improved upon? Your stay at the Best Western? No. A weather forecast? Useless. The Bloomberg administration? Probably, but still. Anyway, your night will not be improved by extending it.

• It will just be longer.
• It might be more interesting, sure.
• But “interesting” is not necessarily a virtue.) What we often do when we want to extend the night is we try to manipulate the drug we’ve been consuming.
• We try to direct its effects.
• We try to mask it.
• We mix it with things that will counteract its effects.

A lot of water, maybe. Or a lot of caffeine. The former sends you to men’s room too frequently. The latter might might send you to the hospital. So, what to drink to extend the night, keeping in mind that the best way to extend the night should also be the best way to end the night? It is not a tenth light beer.

1. Not a something-and-Red Bull.
2. We don’t know what Four Loko is and we don’t want to know what Four Loko is,
3. The best way to end the night is with the most elemental drink there is: neat liquor.
4. Could be anything: whiskey, gin, an obscure schnapps, whatever.
5. As long as it’s straight and room temperature.

The thing about neat liquor is, it slaps you in the face and it wakes you up. And because it has a bite, it slows you down. It allows you to assess the situation. It reminds you what you’ve been up to the last few hours, which is: drinking. And that maybe you should stop before things get too interesting. Writer Ross McCammon is former special projects editor at Men’s Health and author of Works Well With Others.

Which alcohol is best for anxiety?

Drinking beer or wine sometimes seems like a helpful way to ease anxiety. This is because alcohol is both a stimulant and a sedative, meaning it can make you feel more energetic and engaged, as well as calm and relaxed.

Which alcohol makes you focus?

Helps you think more clearly – An earlier study found that light to moderate drinking can actually help relax your brain and get you thinking more clearly. It was even found to help people not overthink and come to better, more thought-out solutions. simarik | Getty Images

Does gin make you happy?

Alcohol spirits like gin, rum are mood dampners; beer, wine help relax: Study Spirits such as gin are more likely to induce sadness and tears, while drinking beer and wine can help you relax and lift your mood, according to the largest study that looks into how different alcoholic drinks affect emotions.

About 30,000 people aged between 18 and 34 were asked about how drinking red or white wine, beer or spirits affected them, either drinking at home, or when out. Drinking spirits was more likely to draw out negative feelings than all the other types of alcohol, according to the study by Public Health Wales in the UK.

Nearly one third of spirit drinkers linked feelings of aggression with their drink compared with around 2.5 per cent of red wine drinkers. Similarly, nearly one quarter said spirits left them tearful, compared with 17 per cent of red wine drinkers, and nine per cent of beer and white wine drinkers.

Spirits were also the least likely to be associated with feeling relaxed, with just 20 per cent of people claiming drinks like gin, vodka and whiskey calmed them down. In comparison, more than half of red wine drinkers said they felt more relaxed after their favourite drink, a feeling also shared with 50 per cent of beer drinkers.

“For centuries, the history of rum, gin, vodka and other spirits has been laced with violence, and it is true that spirits were more strongly associated with being tearful,” said Professor Mark Bellis, director of policy, research and international development at Public Health Wales.

“Spirits are often consumed more quickly and have much higher concentrations of alcohol in them. This can result in a quicker stimulating effect as blood alcohol levels increase,” Bellis was quoted as saying by ‘The Telegraph’. “As people get the kick from escalating alcohol levels, the same increases reduce the brain’s ability to suppress impulsive feelings or to consider the consequences of acting on them,” he said.

: Alcohol spirits like gin, rum are mood dampners; beer, wine help relax: Study

Can alcohol make you last longer in bed?

How do Alcohol and Marijuana Affect Sexual Performance? – By Justin Lehmiller A lot of people attempt to enhance their sex lives by turning to perception-altering substances, with two of the most common being alcohol and marijuana. But how exactly do these drugs affect us in the bedroom? A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior offers some insight.

A lot of participants reported that both substances make them feel sexier or more attractive; however, this was more common for drinking than it was for smoking. Both substances were described as affecting one’s choice of sexual partner; however, people said that alcohol tended to have a more negative effect on partner selection. Why? When people were drunk, they were more likely to have sex with strangers they probably wouldn’t otherwise hook-up with (the old ” beer goggles ” effect). By contrast, when people were high, they tended to have sex with people they already knew. This difference in partner selection is probably a function of the fact that people tend to use alcohol and marijuana in very different settings: alcohol is consumed more often in bars and clubs, whereas marijuana is consumed more often in homes and private parties. Given these differences in partner selection, is should not be surprising that alcohol use was linked to having more sexual regrets the next day compared to marijuana. Most commonly, these regrets were linked to choice of partner; however, they sometimes involved specific sexual acts, such as forgoing condom use. Alcohol was linked to more impairments in sexual performance, including erectile difficulties, vaginal dryness, and (sometimes) falling asleep during sex. Some marijuana users reported negative sexual effects, too, but they were more psychological than physical in nature (you know, like paranoia and anxiety). Both substances were described as having dosage effects, with each linked to more problems when consumed in larger (compared to smaller) quantities. Participants were more likely to say that the physical sensations of sex were enhanced or heightened while high, but “numbed” while drunk. A lot of people said sex lasts longer when they’re drunk; however, this is likely due to alcohol’s desensitizing effects on the body. Interestingly, some people thought this was a good thing, whereas others thought it wasn’t. Marijuana use was linked to feeling that sex lasts longer, even though if it didn’t actually last longer—it just changed people’s perception of time. Both drugs were seen as having inconsistent effects on orgasm. While some felt that being high led to more intense orgasms, others had difficulty reaching orgasm because they felt too distracted. Likewise, while some felt that alcohol delayed or inhibited orgasm, others said that being drunk allowed them to orgasm faster or more often. Marijuana was more often described as resulting in tender and slow sexual experiences, whereas alcohol was linked to more intense sex. Both drugs were linked to trying new things in bed.

Keep in mind that all of these findings come from a small study and shouldn’t be generalized broadly. Also, remember that these findings are based on self-report data, which means that people may not recall precisely how much of each substance they consumed or exactly how it affected them.

1. More research is certainly needed, but these results suggest that alcohol and marijuana seem to have quite different sexual effects.
2. However, understanding the effects of these drugs is a very complex matter, given that they depend not only on dosage, but also on a given person’s body chemistry.
3. To learn more about this research, see: Palamar, J.J., Acosta, P., Ompad, D.C., & Friedman, S.R.

(2016). A qualitative investigation comparing psychosocial and physical sexual experiences related to alcohol and marijuana use among adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-016-0782-7 Note: The definitive version of this article was originally published on Sex & Psychology,

Dr. Justin Lehmiller is an award winning educator and a prolific researcher and scholar. He has published articles in some of the leading journals on sex and relationships, written two textbooks, and produces the popular blog, Sex & Psychology, Dr. Lehmiller’s research topics include casual sex, sexual fantasy, sexual health, and friends with benefits.

He is currently the Director of the Social Psychology Graduate Program and an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at Ball State University. Image via Pixabay.

How do you have a fun time drunk?

Download Article Download Article Ernest Hemingway, one of the 20th century’s most famous drinkers, once quipped, “I drink to make other people more interesting.” Perhaps you have found yourself thinking something similar when you’ve been stuck in an awkward conversation with a stranger at a bar, or when you’re out on a date which is filled with painfully long silences.

1. 1 Reflect on your reasons for drinking. You might be thinking, “I don’t need a reason to get drunk! Now, where’s my bottle opener?” But drunkenness is best experienced on a rare basis and mainly for celebratory reasons.
   • Perhaps you just got accepted into your top-choice grad program or earned a great promotion at work. If you have worked hard for something, then go ahead and celebrate (just don’t make it a nightly or even weekly habit).
   • Don’t drink to drown your sorrows. If you have just gotten dumped or are going through a major loss in life, alcohol will only make things worse as it is a depressant.
2. 2 Dress for the occasion. If you are planning to get roaring drunk, you should wear comfortable clothes that will be easy to navigate. If you are very drunk, you might find it hard to walk, so don’t make this even harder with tall heels.
   • Wear clothes that will be easy to navigate when you go to the bathroom (which alcohol will make you frequently do). Consider donning an easy, one piece dress or a comfortable pair of jeans and a cute top. This is not the time to try out that complicated, one piece jumper. Dark clothes will also be preferable because they won’t show stains from spills as easily.

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3. 3 Get your team ready. Do not get drunk at home alone in the dark. That’s just sad. And research has shown that people who drink in groups generally make less risky decisions than when they drink individually.
   • You should have supportive friends with you who are up for having a good time. Tell them ahead of time you plan to drink a little more than normal.
   • Don’t bring that friend who always starts a fight when you’re drinking or the one who talks at 10 decibels louder than normal. Most importantly, don’t be that person yourself.
   • If you are drinking in public, make sure you have a safe way of getting home. One of your friends might be a designated driver, or you should plan to get a taxi/Uber ride home.
4. 4 Pick a good drinking spot. Drinking at home has its advantages as it is generally cheaper and you won’t have to worry about getting home after a long night out.
   • Try to drink in a place you are familiar with or in an area of town that you know well. This will help minimize any disorientation you might feel when you get drunk.
   • Organize a special night out. Is there a new bar or cocktail place you’ve been wanting to try? Don’t just stumble into the first watering hole you come across. If you’re going to get drunk, it should be at a place you enjoy.
5. 5 Set your limits ahead of time. The number of drinks you can consume before experiencing the dangerous effects of alcohol depends on a number of factors, such as your height, weight, and gender.
   • Even if you are drinking with the aim of getting tipsy, try not to exceed more than one drink per hour (especially if you will be drinking for more than a few hours).
   • Women generally shouldn’t exceed more than 4 drinks in any single evening; men should not exceed more than 5 drinks. If you consume more than this, you are heading into dangerous “binge” territory and are likely to suffer unpleasant hangover consequences the next morning.
   • Keep in mind the following measurements for a drink. One beer = 12 oz; one glass of wine = 5oz; one drink of hard liquor = 1.5 oz.

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1. 1 Raise your glass. Your first drink should be something you can really enjoy and savor. Don’t start off with a shot as this will throw off your pace for the night (one drink per hour). Instead, pick a beer you really love or try a new cocktail.
   • Enjoy your drink. Alcoholic drinks can have wonderful, complex flavors. If you drink them too quickly, you might miss out on this.
2. 2 Eat something. It’s never a good idea to drink on an empty stomach as this can prompt you to get too drunk too quickly (so you skip over that slightly buzzed phase and go straight to puking on the bathroom floor).
   • Any food in the stomach will help mitigate the potential of a hangover, but there are a few things that can especially help. Alcohol depletes your body’s store of Vitamin B-12, so you might want to eat foods that are rich in this, like hummus. Alcohol also diminishes the amount of salt and potassium, so consider eating a broth-based soup at dinner.
3. 3 Drink non-alcoholic beverages, too. If you know you will be drinking over the course of hours (for example, at dinner and then going out to a bar afterwards), be sure to also constantly drink water. This will help you keep a good pace with your drinking and lessen your risk of a hangover.
4. 4 Evaluate your symptoms. A good, moderate level of drunkenness is when you generally feel carefree and relaxed, but still have a normal grasp on your surroundings.
   • If the room starts to spin or if you find you are having a hard time walking without bumping into things, sit down and stop drinking alcohol. Switch to water, eat a snack, and sit until you feel the effects of your last drink wear off. If nothing changes after an hour, you need to ask someone to help you get home.
5. 5 Do things that you enjoy. Alcohol is most enjoyable when you can associate it with other things you love. Maybe you really like to go dancing or listening to live music. Perhaps you love watching cheesy horror movies with your friends or playing party games. Do something so you’re not just solely preoccupied with the next drink.

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1. 1 Learn the short-term risks. Of course, your fun night out can quickly turn into a dangerous or illegal activity if you are not careful. Never drive when you have been drinking; if you get behind the wheel of a car, you could kill yourself or others.
   • Drinking while you are pregnant can also cause harmful birth defects in the fetus.
   • Excessive drinking over a short period of time can also lead to alcohol poisoning. It can make the drinker fall into a coma or even lead to death.
2. 2 Consider the long-term dangers of drinking. Chronic excessive drinking can lead to some very serious health concerns such as high blood pressure, heart disease and damage to the liver. It can also contribute to depression and anxiety.
   • You should not drink excessively if any of these conditions are current health concerns for you.Talk to your doctor about the appropriate amount of drinks you can have each week.
3. 3 Do not drink if you are underage. If all your friends drink, or if you are on a crowded college campus, underage drinking might seem normal to you. But you can be arrested and jailed for underage drinking. It’s not worth jeopardizing your future.
4. 4 Consider your family’s history with drinking. Alcoholism has been shown to have genetic links. If alcoholism runs in your family, be careful about drinking in any excessive way as you do not want to form a dependency on it.

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Does alcohol help you have fun?

9. For Fun – People generally tend to drink alcohol in order to have fun. Being drunk makes them feel happy and “spirited,” and drinking alcohol with friends can be a fun experience. If people are nervous in social situations, drinking helps them relax and have more fun.