What if you had hurt someone, but you had no idea you were the problem? Alcoholism is a bigger issue that most people don’t realize. All drinking isn’t bad, but when there are excessive consumptions that’s when it becomes a problem. Alcoholism is very personable to me, and with that said I am extremely against excessive amounts of alcohol consumptions. While doing my research on this topic I learned many things about the history of alcoholism, some pros and cons of alcoholism, and I also have stated my view on the topic.
“Consumption of alcoholic beverages has been a prominent feature of many cultures since the ancient civilizations.” (Hines, L. M.) The history of alcohol goes back thousands of years, but it could not have been an addiction …show more content…
Ries states that “Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are common in patients who have alcohol dependence.” Depression and suicidal thoughts may lead someone to becoming an alcoholic. The time under intoxication could be the time they snap, and without thinking clearly follow through with their thoughts. People think that the alcohol will help their thoughts and depression but it actually making it worse. Chronic Alcoholism can cause many health complications. According to Steadyhealth.com these complications include “arthritis, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, nervous disorders, obesity, and psychological disturbances.” Is consuming so much alcohol worth all these health risks? Several Cancers can be caused by consumption of too much alcohol including breast, colon, mouth and liver. According to livestrong.org “Alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to weight gain, given that it serves up to 7 calories per gram without offering any nutrients along with it.” Binge drinking will not help your health at all. Binge drinking is known as “the riskiest patter of consumption.” Binge drinking is drinking more than five drinks in two hours or less for a man and only four drinks for a woman. Binge drinking can lead to having a
“Consumption of alcoholic beverages has been a prominent feature of many cultures since the ancient civilizations.” (Hines, L. M.) The history of alcohol goes back thousands of years, but it could not have been an addiction …show more content…
Ries states that “Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are common in patients who have alcohol dependence.” Depression and suicidal thoughts may lead someone to becoming an alcoholic. The time under intoxication could be the time they snap, and without thinking clearly follow through with their thoughts. People think that the alcohol will help their thoughts and depression but it actually making it worse. Chronic Alcoholism can cause many health complications. According to Steadyhealth.com these complications include “arthritis, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, nervous disorders, obesity, and psychological disturbances.” Is consuming so much alcohol worth all these health risks? Several Cancers can be caused by consumption of too much alcohol including breast, colon, mouth and liver. According to livestrong.org “Alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to weight gain, given that it serves up to 7 calories per gram without offering any nutrients along with it.” Binge drinking will not help your health at all. Binge drinking is known as “the riskiest patter of consumption.” Binge drinking is drinking more than five drinks in two hours or less for a man and only four drinks for a woman. Binge drinking can lead to having a