Psychiatrist Dr. Prabhojit Mohanty on Weekend Drinking, Really a Choice or a Coping Pattern?
Updated On: 13 March, 2026 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzz
Weekend drinking may feel social, but it can become emotional coping. Learn the signs and mental health impact from psychiatrist Dr. Prabhojit Mohanty.

The Psychology of Weekend Drinking.
“Relax, it’s just weekend drinks.” Most of us have said this or believed it, or used it to justify that extra round after a long week. But here is the uncomfortable question people rarely ask themselves. Are you drinking to celebrate or to cope?
According to Dr Prabhojit Mohanty, psychiatrist, de-addiction Specialist and sexologist, many people who think they are social drinkers are actually using alcohol as an emotional reset button without realising it, and that changes everything.

