Alcoholism
Samantha Jensen FCA’s:
Mrs. Rousse Solid Thesis & Topic Sentences
English 12 MLA Format
3 March 2014 Quoted/Paraphrased/Summarized
The Effects of Alcohol
I am someone who knows from experience the risk factors of alcohol. My whole life growing up, my father was an alcoholic and the facts are right, it destroys you, and your family. You can pretty much say that alcoholism can and most likely will destroy everything if you do not receive proper treatment. Alcohol is a very serious matter in today’s society and leads to many social, economic, and health problems; alcoholism can be put to an end if it was illegal and less prominent in everyday life.
What many people do not understand is that alcoholism is a disease. “Alcoholism is a progressive disease that impairs the psychological, emotional, and physical health of both the alcoholic and his or her family” (Alcoholism Sourcebook). The actual fact that “alcohol is a disease” is a quite controversial subject and can be argued however, alcohol is proven to be a disease. “It is considered to be a long-term chronic disease which is often uncontrollable” (Nordqvist 1). “Alcohol abuse is different from alcoholism – alcoholism is linked to strong uncontrollable cravings” (Smith, Lawrence, and Jeanne 1). Cravings are “A strong need or compulsion to drink” (The National Institution of Alcoholism 1). Also, “Alcoholism has been labeled as a “family disease” because its effects lead to dysfunctional roles and behaviors of the alcoholic and their family members” (Smith, Lawrence, and Jeanne 1). “In most cases when a substance abuser drinks, it 's because their body is emotionally and physically dependent on alcohol” (Smith, Lawrence, and Jeanne 1). Sometimes, people who drink, drink because they are depressed or have some type of problem they do not want to confront, so they take on the consumption alcohol to forget. “One of the classic signs
Mrs. Rousse Solid Thesis & Topic Sentences
English 12 MLA Format
3 March 2014 Quoted/Paraphrased/Summarized
The Effects of Alcohol
I am someone who knows from experience the risk factors of alcohol. My whole life growing up, my father was an alcoholic and the facts are right, it destroys you, and your family. You can pretty much say that alcoholism can and most likely will destroy everything if you do not receive proper treatment. Alcohol is a very serious matter in today’s society and leads to many social, economic, and health problems; alcoholism can be put to an end if it was illegal and less prominent in everyday life.
What many people do not understand is that alcoholism is a disease. “Alcoholism is a progressive disease that impairs the psychological, emotional, and physical health of both the alcoholic and his or her family” (Alcoholism Sourcebook). The actual fact that “alcohol is a disease” is a quite controversial subject and can be argued however, alcohol is proven to be a disease. “It is considered to be a long-term chronic disease which is often uncontrollable” (Nordqvist 1). “Alcohol abuse is different from alcoholism – alcoholism is linked to strong uncontrollable cravings” (Smith, Lawrence, and Jeanne 1). Cravings are “A strong need or compulsion to drink” (The National Institution of Alcoholism 1). Also, “Alcoholism has been labeled as a “family disease” because its effects lead to dysfunctional roles and behaviors of the alcoholic and their family members” (Smith, Lawrence, and Jeanne 1). “In most cases when a substance abuser drinks, it 's because their body is emotionally and physically dependent on alcohol” (Smith, Lawrence, and Jeanne 1). Sometimes, people who drink, drink because they are depressed or have some type of problem they do not want to confront, so they take on the consumption alcohol to forget. “One of the classic signs