i don’t understand the way most people drink

drinking was a big part of my socialization growing up (i drink since 16). my main goal by drinking is to lower inhibition and become more social in social settings.

one thing i’ve never done in my life is drink outside social settings. i never drink alone, rarely drink in small groups of old friends or with close family

how people do this? how do they convince themselves to drink while completely alone? there’s no pros and so many of cons, i just don’t get it