Alcoholism has become prevalent throughout time in History. This affliction has brought about several negative effects to the users as well as America’s society in general. Such effects include brain damage or organ failure, separation from family and eventually death. It is not easy to tell if a person abuses alcohol until much later. Alcohol abuse calls for total attention because of the violence-related risks it symbolizes in society. Despite alcohol’s acute harmful consequences, people have continued to abuse alcohol and become addicts. Alcohol-related problems are associated with several factors. This analysis will focus in establishing the causes and effects of alcoholism on individuals, family relations, and the public. Alcohol abuse
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They start it by “just experimenting” and having fun thinking it will be easy to control themselves and eventually leave it (Humphriss, Hall and May 1). However, as they take a few beers, they eventually become addicted and avoiding it becomes a challenge. Many people fall into alcohol abuse due to ignorance and rebellious nature. The effects of alcohol abuse are taught in many places such that almost everyone is aware of them. However, some ignore them and later move on to abusing drugs. Others do not pay attention to the warnings given on labels of alcohol beverages and, as well as listening to advice given to them by psychologists and, therefore prefer to go ahead and experiment for themselves. Rebellious people drink to gain the freedom to behave aggressively and in a violent …show more content…
People who consume alcohol are known to suffer from various health risks, and thus lead to death in the long run. Their immune system becomes weakened, hence susceptible to various infections and diseases like liver failure and chest problems as well as mental illness (Carolyne 32). It causes stroke and brain damage slowing one’s memory and ability to make decisions. Heart attacks and abnormal heart rates are also some of the effects of alcoholism. Providing medication to people suffering from alcohol-related diseases exerts much pressure to the affected people financially. To expectant mothers, alcohol abuse is associated with miscarriage, stillbirth, and preterm delivery (Bailey and Sokol 87). It can also cause mental disabilities among their youth in the future. Alcohol alters the functioning of the body systems and kills the cells of the brain leading to brain disorders as well as lowered mental functioning (Verster et al. 447). Alcohol addicts may finally contract mental disorders; and hence, their ability to carry their day-to-day activities
They start it by “just experimenting” and having fun thinking it will be easy to control themselves and eventually leave it (Humphriss, Hall and May 1). However, as they take a few beers, they eventually become addicted and avoiding it becomes a challenge. Many people fall into alcohol abuse due to ignorance and rebellious nature. The effects of alcohol abuse are taught in many places such that almost everyone is aware of them. However, some ignore them and later move on to abusing drugs. Others do not pay attention to the warnings given on labels of alcohol beverages and, as well as listening to advice given to them by psychologists and, therefore prefer to go ahead and experiment for themselves. Rebellious people drink to gain the freedom to behave aggressively and in a violent …show more content…
People who consume alcohol are known to suffer from various health risks, and thus lead to death in the long run. Their immune system becomes weakened, hence susceptible to various infections and diseases like liver failure and chest problems as well as mental illness (Carolyne 32). It causes stroke and brain damage slowing one’s memory and ability to make decisions. Heart attacks and abnormal heart rates are also some of the effects of alcoholism. Providing medication to people suffering from alcohol-related diseases exerts much pressure to the affected people financially. To expectant mothers, alcohol abuse is associated with miscarriage, stillbirth, and preterm delivery (Bailey and Sokol 87). It can also cause mental disabilities among their youth in the future. Alcohol alters the functioning of the body systems and kills the cells of the brain leading to brain disorders as well as lowered mental functioning (Verster et al. 447). Alcohol addicts may finally contract mental disorders; and hence, their ability to carry their day-to-day activities