Alcohol and its Effects Alcohol is a substance that has become a part of the social settings in today's world. Many people can say they have drunk alcohol and most can even remember their first sip of beer. Whether it was given to us by our parents or at a social engagement, everyone h...

Looking Back I made many mistakes growing up. Some were harmless; some were more serious, which helped me to mature. The one that has had the biggest impact, not only on my life but the lives of others, nearly took my life. On my eig...

The Importance of Saying "NO" It was the summer of 2001 when my grandfather was admitted to the hospital with chest pains. Shortly before this he had quit smoking. I had never seen my grandfather in a hospital needing surgery for clogged arteries in his heart. I was notified about him...

Please Stop Drinking I write you this letter with the hope that it will be encouraging and inspiring thing to stop drinking. I know you can recognize the feeling when you hang over but consequences of drinking that you always ignore are so violent. Alcohol is beginning to be drunk by younger peopl...

Did you know that 10% of all adult Americans are affected by alcoholism? Well, it's true! Also, junior and senior high kids consume 35% of all the wine coolers sold in the United States. Just think what it would be like living with an alcoholic parent. Pretty scary, huh? These kids ...

Alcoholism Alcoholism is a major social, economic, and public health problem. About ten percent of the adult drinkers in the United States are considered alcoholics or experience some drinking problems to some degree("Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia"). By definition, alco...

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 d...

Bring the Noise The little piss-ant children outside sound like a thousand screaming banshees. A car door slammed outside my window a moment ago, I swear an H-bomb went off at that moment. My friends inquire from time to time why I drink so much, I never know what to say. I begin to take inven...

Today, alcohol is used for celebrations, such as parties and family reunions. Since alcohol comes in so many forms, such as wine, beer and hard liquors mixed with sodas and juices, there are many ways for people to enjoy drinking it and enjoying it. But some young adults and teens abuse alcohol. ...

The Process of Making, Drinking, and Selling Moonshine When I was a little boy, my grandmother made moonshine. I was never able to see her make it, but I was always curious about how to make it. I called her just the other day and asked her about it. It was an old southern tradition, and I...

Matthew K. Fingleton Comp. 2 April 13, 2001 Binge Drinking: A problem on College Campuses Binge drinking has been a big problem on many college campuses. The effects are overwhelming to many students, whether physical or mental. Binge drinking can ruin the college experience of the student and ...