Alcoholism refers to the drinking of alcohol to such a degree that major aspects of one's life are seriously and repeatedly affected. These aspects include work, school, family and personal relationships, personal safety and health. Alcoholism is considered a disease and it has known physical, psychological and social symptoms. The symptoms of alcoholism are many, as are the causes and the effects. The symptoms of alcoholism vary from person to person, but the most common …showed first 75 words of 1229 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1229 total…programs they went through at school. From personal experiences, I can proudly say that those programs HAVE had a positive effect on choices I’ve made in life already. BIBLIOGRAPHY Asbury, William F., Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, Katherine Ketcham, Mel Schulstad. Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism. New York: Bantam Books Incorporated, 2000. Psychiatry & Wellness. Behavioral Medicine Associates December 9 2001. http://bmawellness.com/alcohol.html What is alcoholism, exactly?. November 29 2001. http://alcoholism.miningco.com/library/blgetfacts.htm