The production of alcohol for ingestion is a timeless custom which has occurred since biblical times. Whether it be social drinking or for religious purposes various cultures throughout the world have utilized different types of the mild sedative. Alcoholism is a disease which has significant effects on the mind and body. Although a great number of Americans don’t even believe that alcoholism is a disease, this disorder has grown from a minute population into …showed first 75 words of 1016 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1016 total…the grips of alcohol. We as citizens of the world should take all steps necessary to prevent an epidemic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** “Alcoholism.” AOL, 1999. online. http://www.aa.org internet. March 28, 1999. Block, Marvin. Alcoholism. Boston: Wadsworth Pub. Co, 1995. Doe, John. Personal Interview. 27 arch 1999. Foster, Carol. Alison Foster Illegal Drugs and Alcohol New York: Information Plus, 1991 Mathews, Daniel and James Brown Alcohol and its Dangers Boston: Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1992 Mathews, Thomas. “Alcoholism” Grolier Encyclopedia 1994 CD - Rom