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Essay / Alcoholism and alcohol abuse - 1487
When a person faces a problem with alcohol or uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages that can harm health, personal relationships and social status, we speak of alcoholism. Every alcoholic has different causes that lead him to this situation. Similar to drug addiction, when it develops over time, it becomes a very serious problem. Alcohol abuse and dependence are very serious medical problems that must be treated by chemical dependency specialists. Many factors can lead a person to have alcohol problems, such as genetic, emotional and social. Often these factors overlap, creating a strong urge in the person to turn to alcohol. There are many cases in which addiction runs in a family, this is called the genetic course, this plays an important role in the causes of alcoholism. It is up to everyone to take responsibility for their actions and choices without excuse. . Anyone with alcohol problems has made a conscious choice to experiment with drinking. Yet many people who come from alcoholic families do not become alcoholics themselves. Currently, science has no way to predict which person will choose to abuse alcohol and which will choose to deal with their problems in healthier ways. If you come from a family with a history of alcoholism or addiction, it's wise to be aware of the choices you make regarding these issues. Certain emotional problems can lead to alcoholism, such as physical or sexual abuse and mental problems. Victims who have suffered physical or sexual abuse sometimes turn to drugs and alcohol to soothe their internal pain. Some people with mental problems may turn to alcohol...... middle of paper ......the result of drinking alcohol and the example is: If the police suspect that a person under 18 years of age has drunk alcohol in a public place, she must confiscate it. If a young person is arrested three times with alcohol, they face a social contract, a fine or arrest. The police must confiscate alcohol from someone, regardless of their age. Anyone who exceeds the legal drink-drive limit must be banned from driving for at least 12 months and fined up to £5,000 or sent to prison for up to six months, which will make people stop drinking alcohol. Too much alcohol is sold at irresponsible prices. Increasing the price of cheaper drinks reduces demand from heavier drinkers, leading to harm reduction. Alcohol prices must be expensive to drink and consultations must also be held on banning special offers (e.g. 2 for 1) on alcohol in stores..