It's all about the alpha male

[ronatello]

As far as drinking goes, I do so occasionally but I don't like being drunk. It just doesn't appeal to me. I drink enough to get relaxed and maybe buzzed (in between relaxed and drunk) and that's about it. Some people rely on it as a crutch (if I drink, I'll feel more confident around others, etc.). While it definitely lowers inhibitions, I prefer to be as clear headed as possible.
As Shannon has stated, if you rely it on as a crutch, it can lead to major problems down the road.