Kenneth Blum argues that alcoholism is a genetically inherited disease, and should be treated with care. Blum concludes that people become alcoholics when their use of alcohol goes beyond socializing and becomes a necessity. “Once the trap has snapped shut, even though the alcoholic may realize the danger, the short-term rewards are so great and the urge

is so powerful that the drinking habit has to be protected. . .” Blum’s main argument was made when he listed the results from a survey conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine. Blum cited that twenty three percent of the sons of alcoholic fathers grew up to become alcoholics themselves, and twenty eight percent of the sons of alcoholic mothers grew up to be abusers of the drug.

Blum does an excellent job of proving his point in his article. Blum set-up his essay in a chronological order. He first explained to the readers why and how alcohol becomes a necessity to alcoholics. Blum the further explains the progression of the disease, which gives the reader more background on the topic and on Blum’s position. He then talks about the “Indifference and Dependence” explaining, “It is the disease that makes life unbearable for the alcoholic and the members of the alcoholic’s family.” Furthermore, Blum goes into explaining the effects of alcohol a

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