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In this article you will learn how alcohol impacts the individual, family and society. Read about its role in domestic violence, college campus assaults, and its cost to the nation and workplace. People around the world consume many types of alcohol in various cultural settings. Drinking on occasion with friends, relatives and co-workers can be an enjoyable way to celebrate events and socialize, however, for too many people, this activity becomes excessive and reckless.
There is evidence that humans drank alcohol in China as early as 7000 B.C., Babylonians worshiped a wine goddess around 2700 B.C. and Ancient Greek literature warned against excessive drinking.1 Of course, many Roman emperors and their consorts gained infamy for heavy drinking and other decadent behaviors.
Although many people drink because they believe it will make them feel better about themselves, drinking excessively can negatively impact a person’s personality. Negative impact of alcohol abuse on couples:
Negative impact of alcohol abuse on children:
Anger and problematic alcohol use have been established as individual risk factors for intimate partner violence, victimization and perpetration. The Research: A large study on 215 heterosexual couples in the Midwest and Southeast U.S. was conducted to analyze mutually violent behavioral patterns. Participants were required to be healthy overall without major medical problems or a psychiatric diagnosis, and could not be in active treatment for a psychological or relationship-related issue. In addition, at least one of the two had to consume an average of at least five (for men) or four (for women) standard drinks per occasion at least twice a month in the past year. The Results: No mean differences were observed across gender for trait anger or physical intimate partner violence. However, substantial differences were observed across gender for partner violence, victimization and problematic alcohol use. Women showed a slightly higher trait of anger during episodes of excessive drinking, while men experienced a higher rate of victimization. Men also reported more problematic drinking. In addition, the results of this study suggest that anger and problematic drinking patterns play different yet important roles for men and women in mutually violent relationships.
The damaging effects of alcohol abuse are not limited to the person who drinks nor to those closest to them. Alcohol abuse is linked to many social ills including:
Sexual assaults related to alcohol on college campuses have garnered media coverage and heightened public awareness. Every year, an estimated 696,000 students ages 18-24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking and 97,000 students ages 18-24 experience alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape.5 The campus rape case involving Brock Turner from Stanford University is one example that illustrates the types of situations some college students face. Here are the details:
The social repercussions of alcohol are far reaching and often tragic. If you or somebody you know needs an alcohol detox program, call our recovery advisors today at 1.713.528.3709.
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