Why Loud Bars Make You Drink More

I write this with a monstrous hangover and feeling like a bear took a crap in my head. In that spirit...

Psyblog has a really interesting post about how loud bars make you drink more. I'm an avid bar and club patron, but I've always hated really loud places because of the hindrance on communication with your friends and the fairer sex.

This post breaks down some scientific evidence that explains why club managers want louder music to stop you from communicating... Because you compensate by drinking and therefore dropping more cash... Interesting stuff.

Why Loud Music Makes You Drink More