It is the antidote to a stressful week, a means of relaxing and leaving the problems of work behind as the weekend arrives.
For many, enjoying a glass or two of cold, crisp wine, or a refreshing beer transports us to a happy place, free from our weekly worries.
And now a new study has revealed drinking alcohol does make people happier, at least in the short-term.
Scientists suggest that people experience a rush of momentary elation when sipping their favourite tipple.
A new study has revealed drinking alcohol does make a person happier, in the short-term. However, over a longer period of time, drinking booze leads to higher levels of dissatisfaction
But, their findings reveal that burst of happiness is soon replaced dissatisfaction when drinking for longer periods of time.
Furthermore, those people who develop drinking problems were found to be less satisfied with life.
Although the effect of alcohol on happiness is often discussed during debates about alcohol policy and regulation, it has rarely been the subject of serious academic study.
But, their findings reveal that burst of happiness is soon replaced dissatisfaction when drinking for longer periods of time.
Furthermore, those people who develop drinking problems were found to be less satisfied with life.
Although the effect of alcohol on happiness is often discussed during debates about alcohol policy and regulation, it has rarely been the subject of serious academic study.
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