Effects of Alcoholism

Paper Summary:

The paper describes how alcoholism is one of the major problems the U.S. is facing today. The paper explains that not only is alcoholism harmful to oneself, but to others as well due to the physical harm an alcoholic inflicts on others while under the influence of alcohol. The paper relates that child abuse occurs more frequently if there is an alcoholic in the family. The paper discusses what percentage of alcoholic predators actually seek or receive help, the percentage of children who are abused, why the abuse happens and the effects of child abuses. The paper illustrates how if not treated, abused children may become emotionally and mentally ill.

Outline:
Introduction
What Percent of Children are Abused?
What Percent of Alcoholic Predators Actually Seek or Receive Help?
Why Does the Abuse Happen?
What Percent of Abused Children Abuse their Children?
What is the Remaining Percent that Break the Cycle of Violence?
What Are Their Lives Like in Adulthood?
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"People who suffer from alcohol addiction do not realized that they already suffer from a chronic disease and other health disorders. Individuals who are alcohol dependent experience physical and mental deterioration but at times, they may not notice that they are on the "downhill slope" due to the belief that they are still in control! But this neurotic belief is only brought about by the alcohol controlling their system. They assume that drinking an alcohol does not affect their body and mind - as well as other people around them. This behavior is the denial stage wherein they knew the side effects of alcoholism but they do not want to accept it nor do they want to be treated."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alcoholics Anonymous (Accessed: 2006) "Chapter 1: Bill's Story" [Online] Available at: <http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_BigBook_chapt1.pdf>
• Bnccpa.com (Accessed: 2006) "Alcoholics" [Online] Available at: <http://bnccpa.com/alcoholics.htm?gclid=CO6ahdbkwoMCFQonGAoddk8S6Q>
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