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I heard alcohol is not sweet but people like it anyway. i can't understand how anything besides water could taste good if it doesn't have sugar. why?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol use: Alcohol is not sweet, beer can be bitter in taste. People like using alcohol for relaxation, socialization, to deal with stresses, to numb the painful feelings from anxiety and depression. Alcohol addiction leads to many complications.

Answered 10/20/2013

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