Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a serious, chronic, potentially fatal condition manifested by a person's powerful addiction to alcoholic beverages. While experts have linked alcoholism to physiological (possibly hereditary), psychological, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and other factors, there is no clear explanation of its genesis. Alcoholism occurs in all economic strata of society, in all age groups, from teenagers to the elderly, and in all races.
In the United States alone, approximately 14 million people combat some form of alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is broadly defined as a destructive pattern of alcohol use. Under this definition, excessive or "binge" drinking is a form of alcohol abuse, since it can cause the drinker to experience physical illness,…>> (read more)
Alcoholism Points of View
5 AA's Emphasis on Spirituality Benefits Alcoholics
6 AA's Methods Harm Many Alcoholics
7 Children of Alcoholics Face Many Problems
8 Alcohol Abuse Is a Serious Problem for Teenagers
9 Government Should Not Regulate Alcohol Advertising
10 Alcohol Advertising Does Not Promote Underage Drinking
11 Extent of Binge Drinking Among Young People Is Exaggerated
12 Physicians Should Treat Alcoholism as a Disease
13 Addiction Is a Disease
14 Binge Drinking on College Campuses Is a Serious Problem
15 Dangers of Alcohol Are Exaggerated
16 Alcohol Consumption Is Unfairly Condemned
17 Alcoholics Should Not Be Blamed for Their Disease
18 Genetic Basis of Alcoholism Has Been Exaggerated
19 Treating Alcoholism as a Disease Harms Alcoholics
20 Alcohol Industry Should Be Permitted to Advertise the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking
21 Government Should Combat the Influence of Alcohol Advertising on Youth
22 Law Enforcement Strategies Can Help Reduce Underage Drinking
23 Government Should Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving
24 Restrictive Alcohol Policies Are Ineffective
25 Age-21 Drinking Laws Exacerbate Alcohol-Related Problems
26 Government Should Not Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving
27 Alcohol Industry Should Not Be Permitted to Advertise the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking
28 Alcohol Industry Has Too Much Political Influence
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Alcoholism in the News
Church going may be good for your health--but only for women, according to new research. Temple University's Joanna Maselko found that women who stopped attending regular religious services were…>> (read more)
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Pregnant women and women who might become pregnant, including middle school- and high school-age adolescents, continue to consume alcohol, placing themselves at risk of having a…>> (read more)
This paper presents an exploratory study of alcohol and drug use in two rural communities in Plateau State, Nigeria. The aim is to raise awareness of the rural alcohol…>> (read more)
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