Some positive reasons are to compliment meals, at social outings, and to relax with friends and family. Most of the time this kind of drinking is NOT abused. Alcohol can leave a sense of guilt which may lead to more drinking. This kind of drinking is very often abused. People drink to take their problems away, but, drinking doesn't solve anything- it just makes matters worse.
Alcohol can be harmless and enjoyable, if it is used responsibly.
Everyone who drinks or is thinking about drinking should know alcohol is a drug that is potentially addicting. Every drinker should ask himself if alcohol is doing more good than harm, or more harm than good. And if you choose not to drink, you have plenty of company.