whichever happens, though recently it's mostly socially. When I was younger it was probably more about getting drunk...drowning those teenage sorrows, you know lol or getting smashed at shows with friends and bands... or a "healthy" mix of both (socially drunk, anyone?) I wasn't too bad with getting smashed though.
Socially. When you want to get smashed you can as well do it alone but I myself see no point in drinking alone. It gives a little buzz in everyone which makes everything a bit more fun. Yeah, ten beers a night can get you rather loaded but that's not the main purpose of it.
Socially, which is kinda sad only 19 but I think you look at alcohol a lot differently if there is an alcoholic in the family. Even though a few years ago I did get drunk a fair bit haha.
Im not any of those choices.. I just like the flavor of beer, I think it's a good drink, and I barely ever drink more than 3 in a day.. that's a little much in my book, but ususally I am a daily drinker.