Alcoholism. You know its bad for you. But why still drink? I'm doing a term paper and i just need opinions. Thank you.
2006-11-27 16:23:04 · 7 answers · asked by akosundalo2 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's an addiction, just like smoking or drugs. People who are alcoholics have a disease. They cannot easily quit, and often don't see why they should. It can begin for any number of reasons: from just a lot of social drinking, from trying to "drown one's sorrows," etc.
They will not quit just because their family or friends want them to. They may have to "hit bottom" or suffer some serious legal or health consequences in order to "see the light."
2006-11-27 16:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused. Do you mean why do people drink at all if alcoholism can result? That doesn't make sense. But if you're asking why cannot alcoholics just stop? You need to study addiction, not alcoholism.
2006-11-27 16:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by theodore r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, alcoholics most of the time do don't realize they are suffer from alcoholism.And also it's like any addiction they think they need to survive.They think it is they only way to have fun, there is lots of different reasons.
2006-11-27 16:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usual it's an addiction like tobacco and it's hard to quite. Others consume different amounts and have different precautions. Also the taste is a big factor in elders and the new age it's all about getting drunk and taking that risk
2006-11-27 16:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress from work
Depression
Emotional trauma
etc....... Alcohol just dulls the pain
2006-11-27 16:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemicals in alcohol react with chemicals in your brain, and then you become addicted to them.
2006-11-27 16:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by Raina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll never understand until you've been addicted.
2006-11-27 16:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋