In this paper I plan on discussing many factors of alcoholism and alcohol abuse. ... Every year there are increasing numbers of families being destroyed, children being abused, and people being sexually assaulted associated with alcoholism. ... A lot of sexual harassments and sexual assaults happen while an assailant is under the influence of alcohol. ... Vandalism, unwanted sexual encounters, interrupted sleep and studying are all effects of other peoples use of alcohol. ... What are not obvious are the effects of alcohol abuse in our future. ...

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Although alcohol is generally seen as a harmless substance in our society, it is in reality a very damaging, addictive, and commonly abused drug. ... Alcohol also has a direct affect on sexual relations. It is a common misconception that drinking alcohol will increase sexual performance, when it actually increases the desire, but takes away from the performance. ... Child neglect and abuse are also very common in families where alcohol abuse is a problem. ... There is a close link between alcohol abuse and depression. ...

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Alcohol abuse is one of a variety of substance abuses. ... This appears to prove the fact that substance abuse is linked to child abuse, including physical and sexual abuse, as well as emotional and physical neglect. ... Particularly, research indicates that alcohol abuse is likely to lead to child abuse. ... In Britain, it appears that substance abuse is most common in the most serious cases of child abuse. ... To state that ACOAs are no worse off than adults who were the victims of child sexual abuse is not to say much at all. ...

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It is not rare to encounter physical, mental or sexual abuse within a alcohol based family. ... Children are more likely to develop psychological problems, suffer physical and sexual abuse and neglect. ... Often times, alcoholics have a tendency to abuse their children and their spouse. ... Although alcohol-related disorders can strike anyone, poverty and physical or sexual abuse also increase the odds. ... It is proven that substance abuse can be passed from generation to generation. ...

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Alcohol depresses nerve centers in the hypothalamus that control sexual arousal and performance. ... Acceptance is a major cause of alcohol abuse among college students. ... Over time the alcohol abuse can worsen an anxiety disorder. Isolation is another effect that can be caused by alcohol abuse. ... Alcohol abuse has an effect on everyone who consumes the substance. ...

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(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.) ... Many college students do not take the detrimental impact of alcohol abuse among our nation's young people seriously. ... Vomiting and littering in public places is a common aftereffect of alcohol abuse. ... Excessive drinking also contributes to fights and sexual violence. It is estimated that, each year, 600,000 college students aged 18 to 24 are victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape. ...

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Should society care about alcohol abuse? ... By listening to alcohol advertising and watching actors in movies one would get the impression that alcohol gives people an increased social status; they become self-confident, sexually attractive, and fun to be around. ... Unfortunately domestic violence begets violent behavior, meaning; the abused becomes an abuser and it will continue if the cycle is not stopped early. In addition alcohol abuse contributes to an increase in other crimes with similar devastating effects. ... Unsafe sex is also categorized as a high-sensation behavior that can cau...

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.), an estimated 22 million Americans suffer from substance abuse or alcohol dependence. ... Problems such as teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence, motor vehicle crashes, crime, homicide, and suicide are the predominant problems that result from alcohol and substance abuse (Healthy People 2020, n.d.). ... The goal of Healthy People 2020 (n.d.), related to substance abuse is to reduce the abuse and protect the health, safety and quality of life for all, especially children. ... The surveys contained standard-used measures of substance abuse by the high s...

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She said that she is not comfortable with her sexuality as she previously used alcohol as a sexual stimulant. ... This occasionally resulted in domestic abuse from her father, with constant threats to leave from each parent. ... At the age of 15 the client had her first sexual encounter under the influence of alcohol. ... From the age of 18 she had a 5-year relationship, which ended due to a pattern of substance abuse that would result in one year of sobriety, followed by a year of stringent Christianity, and then back to a year of substance abuse. ... However, the problem presented is th...

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Their sexual awakening comes in the age of AIDS, when sex can kill. ... (Elkind 203) Researchers have found that depressed teens are at particularly high risk for drug and alcohol abuse. Abuse of drugs, alcohol, and other substances are often used to assuage depression. ... Substance abuse is seen as both a symptom and a cause of depression. ... Sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers have reached epidemic proportions. ...

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There is an increased frequency of articles focusing on alcohol abuse, many of which are littered with shocking facts to strengthen the impact. One such article revealed that drinking by college students alone contributes to 1,400 student deaths, 500,000 injuries and 70,000 cases of sexual assaults or date rape each year. ... The increasing media coverage is helping to bring the problem of alcohol abuse into focus. ... The social phenomena of the increased instances of alcohol abuse may be more clearly understood though the reading of Freuds "Civilisation and its Discontents ". ... If one disc...

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In those surveyed, 65% believe drinking "breaks the ice" and enhances social activity, 55% say it gives them something to do, and 54% believe it allows people to have fun and aids sexual opportunity (Wechsler, 1996). ... "If you check into incidents that involve racial or ethic harassment, sexual abuse or criminal acts, they are often associated with alcohol abuse, and they result in poor academics on the part of many students," Czabafy said with a stern look on his face. ... Because of the alcohol abuse, residents of Greek housing report many more drinking-related problems than non-Greek ...

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In 1998, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) completed a seven-year study on under age drinking. This study found that young people who begin drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism and twice as likely to develop alcohol abuse (a maladaptive drinking pattern that repeatedly causes life problems) than those who begin drinking after the age of 21. ... You can come to a conclusion that most sexual assaults and "date- rape cases happen while one or both people are under the influence. Alcohol abuse can have life-threatening, lif...

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All of those things happened due to the abuse of alcohol. ... Alcohol abuse is closely related to vicious acts of vandalism, hate crimes, and sexual assaults among high school and college students. ...

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Prohibiting the sale of liquor to responsible young adults creates an atmosphere where binge drinking and alcohol abuses have become a problem. ... Though the per capita consumption of alcohol in France, Spain, and Portugal is higher than in the United States, the rate of alcoholism and alcohol abuse is lower . ... With less oversight from adults, heavy drinking, brawling, and sexual misconduct are more likely to occur. ... At the same time, there should be harsher punishments for alcohol abusers and drunk drivers of all ages. ...

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Episodic violent and abusive incidents involving spouses and children and a history of unexplained or frequent accidents are often a sign of drug or alcohol abuse (p. 223, Torr 1974). ... Similarly, when a woman is pictured with a bottle of beer she is usually judged more sexually available than the same woman with a non-alcoholic drink. This belief promotes sexual assault including date rape, since drunkenness is unreasonably and unfairly thought to make the rapist less responsible and the victim more responsible (p. 5, Blume 1998). ...

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"Binge Drinking" There has been something happening at college campuses that have been on an extreme rise for the past couple of decades. This something is "binge" drinking. This isn't the binge when you go out and get drunk for several days nonstop. This binge is where you drink as much as poss...

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