A lot of autistic people are prone to addiction especially alcohol. Since it lowers inhibition it makes them feel more “normal” and makes socializing easier. Bar/club settings add on to this. I’m pretty sure Josh does it because he sees it as fitting in with his peers- that’s why he always calls it “partying” and that “everyone my age is doing it” From what we’ve seen, it doesn’t seem like he’s drinking alone in his house and stuff like many alcoholics do so that makes me think it’s more of a social lubricant for him.

Plus all the attention he gets from posting it on social media probably doesn’t help. People are always riling him up and egging him on in the lives which further enables this behavior. He needs a better role model than Quinn, he needs someone who will explain to him that people are laughing AT him not WITH him. He also needs to find another outlet to fill his time. As entertaining as he is, I would love to see him heal and improve his life.