In America, more and more families are becoming more familiar with alcohol abuse. This addiction can lead to broken families, job loss, and abuse. Many people believe that it only affects the one with the problem, but this addiction almost anyone in the family, including friends and co-workers. Alcohol addiction can be caused be a traumatic experience in the family. Whether it be death or divorce, people are looking for a way to handle the situation. Some members of the family may handle
Alcohol abuse that continues and becomes a habit can result in long-term effects on the body. If this abuse continues, it can result in physiological, psychological, and social consequences. As a person’s blood-alcohol level rises with continued consumption, the physiological effects of alcohol cause lowered self-consciousness and may damage a person. These individuals are incapable of consenting to any sexual act. A person that is under the influence can lose control of their body, allowing the
Alcohol has been in the world for many centuries and has become a pain but also somewhat of a solution to society. It can be viewed as something to be a social gathering that brings friends together or it can be taking as destruction to someone. Over the years alcohol has played many roles in the world but it plays an even bigger role in substance abuse. Doctors have made several points that it is okay to have a drink every now and again but people need to realize when one drink has become too many
doing things they should not. Alcohol is one of those things. Alcohol is extremely easy to get ahold of. It can be attained from anywhere; there are bars and liquor stores on every corner. One can get alcohol in grocery stores, gas stations, people can even brew it themselves if they know how. Alcohol that is commonly abused comes in a large variety ranging from weaker alcohols like wine and beer to stronger substances like tequila and vodka. When one abuses alcohol it taints the minds of even the
“Teen alcohol use kills 4,700 people each year — that’s more than all illegal drugs combined” (Fitzgerald 1). Alcoholism is a serious issue in our society and causes harm to ourselves and others. In this paper the effects of alcohol, how it affects the body, why people do it, and alcoholism as a whole will be explained. Alcoholism is a chronic disease that affects many people, and is better known as a term for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. Researchers say there are many possibilities linked
The Effects of Substance Abuse As reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, our nation spends 700 billion dollars annually in relation to substance abuse. Substance abuse doesn’t just affect the individual involved, but as well as their family, and the society they live in. There is no single reason why a person chooses to abuse drugs and other substances. A person’s environment, like their socioeconomic status, and family can influence their abuse. Some factors in their environment include
Alcohol abuse has many harmful effects on you and your family. Alcohol takes many forms and people abuse alcohol for many reasons. Some people drink for fun, some people drink because they are anti-social, and some people drink because they have anxiety and they feel that it helps them deal with their problems. Binge drinking is also another form of abuse. Alcohol abuse can also ends in depression. Abusing alcohol can also lead to homelessness, loss of family and friends, and even violence. While
culture, we see alcohol as a medium to release inhibitions and socialize. The consumption of alcohol is major social activity that is practiced all around the world. It is seen as a custom when individuals become of age, but when does drinking alcohol become more of a burden than a fun activity? The consumption of alcohol can be seemingly innocent but, over time, can cause many health problems. We [as a culture] glorify the consumption of it, without much thought to the effects it has on our bodies
As we all know, alcohol is a product that has provided a variety of functions for people in the world. Alcoholic beverages have been consumed by humans in the very early time, they were one of the most popular drink and have been widely used in everywhere of the world. Also they were used medicinally, chemically, physically and so on. The alcohol plays an important role in enhancing the enjoyment and quality of life, for instance, they could create the human relations easily, can facilitate relaxation
drinking has gone overboard, but if you drink alcohol to avoid feeling bad, having issues physically, emotionally, and spiritually within yourself you are potentially in a dangerous zone. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak upon you, so it’s important to always stay aware of the cautioning signs and make better decisions by taking steps to cut back if you recognize them. Understanding the problem is the first step to overpowering it. Alcohol abuse can be described in numerous ways but it still