How much does a drunken online shopping cost to Americans?

If you've poured yourself a glass or two of wine and then opened Amazon, you're not alone—half of Americans shop online on a whim. And it costs them more than originally planned. A new survey has found that online shopping while under the influence of alcohol leads to excess spending of $40 per person and $30,4 billion nationwide.

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Gin drinkers spend the most, about $82 on average, while whiskey drinkers are the most thrifty spontaneous shoppers, reports CNBCciting data from the Archstone Addiction Treatment Center. Experts interviewed more than 1000 people who reported on Amazon purchases made under the influence of alcohol.

Such shopping often ends with the buyer's remorse: about 50 percent of respondents said they returned their purchases later.

Shopping under the influence of third-party substances is more common than you think. According to a February survey in which 2001 was an adult from the United States, almost half (46 percent) of Americans admit that they regularly shop while drinking alcohol.

Overall, the report found, Americans spend $30,4 billion on impulse purchases, with food being the most common, followed by shoes and clothing. That's about $447,57 per person.

If you want to keep your online spending under control, the best advice is to slow down the checkout process: experts recommend leaving items in your cart overnight, or better yet, 24 hours.

This can actually save you money even if you decide you still want that particular item or product—many retailers may try to motivate you to buy by sending coupons or offering discounts during this time.

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