Alcoholism
            
             Alcoholism is a chronic disease caused by a craving for alcohol. People suffering
            
             from this illness are referred to as alcoholics. They do not know how to control there
            
             drinking problem even when it causes a serious harm to their health and this could lead to
            
             medical disorders, marital difficulties, job loss, or automobile crashes. Alcoholism can be
            
             influenced by genetic, psychological and social factors. It cannot be cured, but many
            
             treatment options can help an alcoholic to avoid drinking and live a healthy and safe life.
            
             When a person consumes alcohol, the stomach and intestines rapidly absorb it.
            
             From there alcohol travels in the blood throughout the entire body, affecting nearly every
            
             tissue. High doses of alcohol depress the functions of the central nervous system,
            
             including the brain. The higher the alcohol level in the blood, the greater the impairment
            
             (Encarta). As the blood passes through the liver, enzymes break down alcohol into
            
             byproducts, which are eliminated after six to eight hours from the body. The alcohol
            
             remains in the body, producing intoxicating effects after the last drink is taken. Smaller
            
             quantities of alcohol reduce inhibitions and produce feeling of relaxation and happiness.
            
             Larger amounts of alcohol causes greater impairment to the brain and usually impairs
            
             sexual performance, particularly in males. When a person is intoxicated, they're thinking
            
             and perception skills become blunt. Alcohol reduces anxiety, guilt, worries and often
            
             leaves a person feeling good about themselves (Goon 261). If drinking continues to
            
             happen it can lead to loss of physical control and possibly death.
            
             There are three types of effects of alcohol on various organs and tissues. These
            
             effects include the short, long and withdrawal symptoms. During the short-term effects
            
             the brain is mostly affected. The drinker's judgement and...