Alcoholism

Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence, is a chronic disease, which is common in our world today. In the United States, 1 in every 13 adults is either an abuser of alcohol or an alcoholic. This disease includes a craving from the victim in spite of any problems or consequences, which they may have or have had. Consequences of this disease are often very severe; for example, job problems frequently arise. In addition to serious job dilemmas, victims of this disease often get into mischief with the law, as well as undergo critical health problems. The NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) thoroughly investigates this serious disease. This council’s research has discovered that 17.7 million United States’ citizens have this horrid disease known as alcoholism. Also, almost 150 million of these citizens consume alcohol at least occasionally.

Alcohol plays a big part in our culture, both in the past and present. It has always been around, counting back to the beginning of time. Alcohol also plays a large social role in our society, especially in the business aspect. When discussing business in the evening, alcohol often accompanies this situation. For instance, business people may discuss deals over dinner where wine, etc is usually consumed. If dinner is not the situation, then it could be as simple as discussing business over " a drink". This drink is 9 out of 10 times an alcoholic beverage. This is not necessarily bad, because in moderation alcohol can be a safe pleasure. However, on the flip side, when this potion is used in surplus, it can destroy.

Alcoholism is a serious disease that effects millions of Americans. Therefore, this disease obviously plays a large role in the workplace. The reason for this is because if so many people have this disease, then these people are in the workplace. Alcohol abuse is extremely common and socially accepted, this point places major impact on employers. It is difficult to find the difference between a social drinker and an alcoholic. They only see these workers a fraction of the day; therefore they are not completely knowledgeable to their situation. Alcoholism can hold a serious impact on the workplace. An employer wants his/her employees’ to be focused, hard working, dedicated, and in good health. If their employees’ suffer from this wretched disease then they are certainly not focused ...

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...as production and business, more commonly high management reports to her. Connor is aware that many problems exist privately in the lives of her employees. Several people in management reported on workers slacking and gave reasons due to their opinions. Finally, after time passed, Connor realized that she must stop being ignorant and opened her eyes that alcoholism is common. Therefore, she must have employees that have this problem and she needed to address it. Connor should take action immediately! Private meetings by alcohol counselors should begin pamphlets on alcoholism and ways to help the victim, and conduct private counseling for employees after work. This is an excellent start for Jacqueline Connor to help alcoholism in the work place.

CONCLUSIONS

Alcoholism is a serious disease marked by extreme or compulsive use of alcohol. 17.7 this horrifying disease strikes million Americans; this means that there is a very good chance that many business places employ people effected by alcoholism. Society is slowly coming to realize the importance of this situation; yet, people need to act more rapidly, with more concern, and pay more attention to this devastating problem.