Alcoholism
Alcoholism | Addiction Is a Disease
The debate continues regarding whether or not addiction to alcohol or drugs is a disease. At the real heart of this debate are questions regarding the individual’s responsibility for the disorder and understanding of the pathophysiology of the brain.
Most People Misunderstand the Concept of Disease
Dorland’s Medical Dictionary defines disease as “a definite morbid process having a characteristic train of symptoms; it may affect the whole body or any of its parts, and its etiology, pathology, and prognosis may be known or unknown.” At first blush addiction...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: How Serious Are the Problems of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Alcoholism Is a Serious Problem
- Children of Alcoholics Face Many Problems
- Alcohol Abuse Is a Serious Problem for Teenagers
- Binge Drinking on College Campuses Is a Serious Problem
- The Dangers of Alcohol Are Exaggerated
- Alcohol Consumption Is Unfairly Condemned
- The Extent of Binge Drinking Among Young People Is Exaggerated
- Chapter 2: Is Alcoholism a Disease?
- Chapter 3: How Effective Is Alcoholics Anonymous?
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Chapter 4: Does the Alcohol Industry Market Its Products Responsibly?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The Government Should Not Regulate Alcohol Advertising
- Alcohol Advertising Does Not Promote Underage Drinking
- The Alcohol Industry Should Be Permitted to Advertise the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking
- The Government Should Combat the Influence of Alcohol Advertising on Youth
- The Alcohol Industry Should Not Be Permitted to Advertise the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking
- The Alcohol Industry Has Too Much Political Influence
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Chapter 5: How Can Alcohol-Related Problems Be Prevented?
- Chapter 5 Preface
- Raising Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages Would Reduce Alcohol-Related Problems
- Law Enforcement Strategies Can Help Reduce Underage Drinking
- The Government Should Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving
- Restrictive Alcohol Policies Are Ineffective
- Age-21 Drinking Laws Exacerbate Alcohol- Related Problems
- The Government Should Not Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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