Alcoholism
Alcoholism | The Dangers of Alcohol Are Exaggerated
A traditional anecdote tells of a congressman who answered a constituent’s inquiry about his position on whiskey: “If you mean the demon drink that poisons the mind, pollutes the body, desecrates family life and inflames sinners, then I’m against it. But if you mean the elixir of Christmas cheer, the shield against winter chill, . . . then I’m for it. This is my position and I will not compromise!”
Unlike this apocryphal congressman, Americans and their government have staked out strong positions on alcohol. But these positions have fluctuated wildly from era to era....
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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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