Essays on Drinking Alcohol

Risk and protective factors are aspects that make it less likely or more likely for people to undergo a certain problem, or make distinguished outcomes in their lives.

Risk factors

The most vivid risk factors in Aaliyah’s case are; she smokes and drinks alcohol from time to time, she works and studies at the same time, and she also drinks three or more cups of coffee at night. Her act of smoking is a risk factor as it can result to coughing, asthma, wheezing, lung cancer, pneumonia as well as emphysema. Drinking alcohol could also lead to lung infections, cancer ( ...

Public disturbance is actions that violate public order or moral or other behaviour that is interpreted as a threat to the normal routine of life of the society. Examples of such crimes are prostitution, pornography, gambling, vagrancy, public drunkenness and drug use. Often these disorders are called “crimes without victims” because they are difficult to accurately identify the victims of violations (C. Bartol & A. Barol, 2016). Latest statistics show that almost 80% of crimes are committed while intoxicated. Public disturbance under the influence of alcohol unfortunately occurs quite often. Control over one's own behaviour is reduced; the person is ...

Breast cancer is the growth of malignant tissue that starts in breast region and spreads to distant parts of the body. It is most common in women though it can also happen in men to a lower extent. Risk factors are things that heighten the chances of getting cancer (Bunnell, 2000). There are several risk factors for breast cancer, but it is not easy to know how much the factors can contribute. Some of the risk factors for breast cancer include the use of oral contraceptives, dense breast tissue, previous chest radiation, and drinking alcohol among others. The preventive ...

Introduction/ Thesis

Ethanol is the main ingredient in alcohol. It is also the ingredient that makes a person drunk and can be found in grapes and grains after they have been fermented and their sugars digested by yeasts. The ethanol in alcohol can have a number of powerful effects on a person’s mind and body. The use of alcohol can lower inhibitions by reducing shyness allowing them to act more freely, this can result in them doing things that they later regret. This paper will argue that despite the negative cogitations that surround alcohol consumption that there are positive benefits ...

Throughout the years, the world has advanced more through the usage of technology and the benefits it brings. In the beginning, there were only desktop computers that could do a limited amount of work, and now they have been transformed in portable tablets, laptops, and even phones. With this much portability on technology, it was certain that certain websites dedicated to keeping in touch with people were invented. The first successful social media website that was around during the early days of the internet was Myspace. Just like the social media websites today, a person could update their page ...

It is estimated that one out of every five deaths in America is thought to be associated with the use of tobacco and smoking is believed to be the leading cause of premature death in this country (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014). Aside from the emotional trauma, the monetary cost for the years between 2009 and 2012 are believed to be between $289 billion and $332.5 billion which include figures for lost productivity of workers in addition to expenses for medical care. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and the inappropriate use of legal and illegal drugs impacts society ...