Alcoholism is considered a disease, meaning that it follows a characteristic course with known physical and social symptoms. The alcoholic continues to consume alcohol even though the destructive consequences he/she may face. Alcoholism is serious, and a very difficult habit to break. If not treated, it may be a habit that cannot be broken, or maybe even a fatal problem. It is generally thought that once the disease has developed, the alcoholic will not drink normally again. It is important to note that the particular symptoms and pattern of drinking problems may vary with the individual. Alcoholism is, therefore, a very complex disorder, and this complexity has led some researchers to question the accuracy of the disease of alcoholism.
There are generally four basic types of alcoholism. The first type is called Alpha Alcoholism. I
A recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle says that flight attendants have been complaining about passengers being abusive, a result of heavy in-flight alcohol consumption. Flight attendants say that the convenience of serving alcohol onboard causes the air-rage incidents. The flight attendants union wants to practice “more responsible alcohol service and mandatory training for flight crews in dealing with abusive passengers.” Some people think that banning alcohol from airplanes would be “sort of idiotic.” Carolyn Andre of Berkeley likes to drink herself into oblivion and then go to sleep. Apparently not everyone who gets belligerently drunk falls asleep. A San Francisco airport spokesman, Ron Wilson, said that the incidents of air rage have increased 70% since last year and that more alcohol is being consumed on planes.
Example Essays Home
