There are approximately seventeen million people in various stages of alcoholism. (Fischman R. 1992 pg.77). The cost to our society for alcoholism is an estimated one hundred And seventeen million dollars. Over half of all hospital emergency room accidents or Illnesses. These are just a few examples of the destruction and loss that alcohol causes.There are no positive results from consuming alcohol. The facts are devastating but reality.Most alcoholics deny the severity of the situation and hold on to the belief that they canManage the problem themselves and this disorder can happen to anyone dispite sex, age, Religion or race.Prevention programs tend to deal with alcohol use at a primary prevention level. Working with youth that have not started using alcohol. (Linney/Wanderman 1992 Pg.19). There are several ways to prevent alcoholism you need to raise awareness and Involvement in the community. Increase knowledge to teachers, parents and students. Study the facts, effects and the dangerous outcome. Change normal expectations about Alcohol. Enhance parenting and possible family influence. Increase involvement in School by parents and students. Increase involvement in healthy legal alternatives. Increase support services for students, teachers and parents. There are programs focusedOn just the family, peer group influences, school environment and the community.Teenagers become addicted in months and it takes many years for adults to Develop alcohol dependence (Mayo Clinic 1999 Internet). In the United States more thanTwo thousand people between the ages of fifteen and twenty years old die in alcohol Related accidents. The influence of parents, peers, and role models has an influence on Teens so they’re positive image and beliefs could lead them to a more positive way of Page 2Life. Make sure you look for signs: Loses interest in activities and hobbies, appears Anxious and irritable, has difficulties or changes...
