Alcoholism
Alcoholism | Chapter 5 Preface
Alcoholism is just one of the many problems associated with alcohol abuse. Approximately 17,000 Americans are killed in alcohol-related automobile accidents each year, and hundreds more die from alcohol poisoning. Alcohol has also been linked to crime, domestic violence, and child abuse. Obviously, public policy experts are always seeking ways to help reduce these alcohol-related problems.
One novel approach was suggested in a 1994 Newsweek editorial by writer and chemical-dependency treatment counselor Mike Brake. He believes that individuals should be required to...
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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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