What are the reasons that many consumed alcohol?

Answer:
Most people drink alcohol because they enjoy doing so. Relative few choose to drink for its health benefits. During the great depression people were turning to alcohol to get away from their miserable lives, alcohol can lead to abuse if the person is unstable.
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