Drinking establishments

For young adults, being able to frequently drink may feel like the first taste of adulthood; however, it may also be the last. Binge drinking is defined by The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in “Drinking levels defined” as the level of alcohol consumption that brings blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) to 0.08 g/dL. In recent years, there has been a rise in the availability of alcoholic beverages and a decrease in the cost of alcohol. As a result, there has been an…

around us, which can influence the decisions make in what they are interested in and/ or purchase. This can be related to the sale of alcoholic beverages through advertising strategies, which would have an effect on young people and their future drinking behaviour. Alcohol promotion through advertising can be achieved through strategies of brand awareness and persuasive techniques. As well as the impacts of media literacy on younger people who are more vulnerable towards the advertising. There…

alcoholism. Alcoholism is defined as a chronic disorder, or disease, caused by the uncontrollable and excessive drinking of alcohol products which leads to alcohol dependency. Teenage alcoholism is the excessive and compulsive drinking of a minor.…

Pleasant Grove City v. Summum draws upon lesser-known religions not being given the same liberty as more popular religions. Here, a public park had 11 permanent privately donated displays including the Ten Commandments. The Summum religion is a sect of the Christian religion that believes in two versions of the Ten Commandments, the first being destroyed and the second, known as the seven aphorisms are what should rule. They petitioned the city to allow them to place their version of the Ten…

“Congress shall make no law.” They wanted to know if the men who crafted the 14th amendment meant for it to apply to the constitutionality of religions’ place in schools. They wanted to know how to define specific words and phrases, such as “establishment” or “free exercise.” The debate reached a boiling point in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Engel v. Vitale (1962). The acrimonious tension that had been building between those who wanted to protect 1st amendment rights and those who wanted…

In the 1800s, many Americans began to drink excessively. This was partly due to economic and social problems that occurred during and after the time of the American Revolution. Alcohol was abused daily. Instead of money, workers were given drinks as a method of payment. It was not long before people learned that alcohol caused health problems such as anxiety, permanent brain damage, and alcoholism. Americans also came to the conclusion that alcohol was the cause of many crimes. There were over…

Organized efforts to control and limit drinking or the sale of alcohol have been persistent in the United States since the early nineteenth century. For many years, before any public demonstration was made against the liquor traffic, and for some years after, distilleries by many people were deemed a blessing to the community. They provided a ready market for any surplus grain that was raised. The business was considered respectable; and members of churches, and even deacons engaged in it…

In the U.S. we are fortunate to live in a country that has a constitution that protects our freedom and rights as human beings. One important piece of the constitution is the first amendment which protects are religious freedom. The right to practice any religion is often taken for granted living here in the United States. We are fortunate that our government does not force a specific type of religion for to practice as citizens of this country. Our country should not be stereotyped to follow…

religion of our choosing. The first amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free…

The question of a student’s expression of religion either by prayer or an assignment in a public school classroom creates a labyrinth of debate. Addressing this issue is like entering into Pandora’s Box, only to find Medusa there. The question is whose God or gods will help us resolve the dilemma of personal rights verses offenses. Will it perhaps be Zeus, Athena, or Perseus? Oh have I already offended someone? Could limiting my discussion to only the Greek god and goddesss cause a prolific…