My friend is a victim of alcoholism When I see a person who cannot control his or her drinking habits, I am always wonder: “What could cause to a person to become an alcohol abuser?” Few months ago, I was shocked by the news that my best friend is now an alcoholic. My friend’s name is Angelika. Usually, once a month I call her mother (Angelika has no phone) to find out how things …showed first 75 words of 1195 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1195 total…sober for the past year. This entire story I found out recently from Angelika’s sister in-law, who called me from Canada and told me how Angelika became a victim of alcoholism. Alcoholism and drug abuse are very common in the former Soviet Union. Several significant factors may be involved; unfortunate life circumstances, economic status, no family support, and the main factor, I think, is the weak willpower and reluctance to strive for better future.