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…constitutes a drink. The typical amount of absolute alcohol in a drink is 0.5 ounces. The following beverages contain approximately equal amounts of alcohol: A shot (1.25 ounces) of spirits (80 proof whiskey or vodka- about 40 percent alcohol). A 2.5-ounce glass…

…Alcohol use on college campuses has been a hot issue for students and faculty for many years. Yet, there is still no concrete evidence as to the effects of alcohol use on college students. The perceived situation is college students binge drink…

…. The ritual of social drinking still lives on today. From a Jewish wedding reception to a 1969 high school class reunion each party has its very own special flair. However one-thing remains consistent, if you have a bar people will drink. I tend bar as a part time…

…The theory of alcoholism as a disease has always mystified me. I chose this theory based on the fact that I do not believe that alcoholism is a disease. In my opinion alcoholism is an addiction brought about uncontrollable drinking. A human being has…

…Professor Fahey English 1A 2 March 2002 Alcoholism Alcoholism was present in my family and friends. My grandpa would start drinking only on weekends socially. Then the drinking started everyday when he was passed over…

…Writing about living with alcoholism was an easy task for me. Growing up surrounded by alcohol, I learned to drink or tolerate alcohol at an early age. Learning how to handle alcohol was and easy task as well. I remember seen the drunk faces of everyone…

…in a liter of exhalation of the air. Drunken driving can result in a fine or maximum imprisonment of three months imprisonment. Underage drinking and driving is also becoming a large problem in America. Alcohol is found to be a significant factor in teenage…

…of working full-time, voting, and deciding whether or not to legally drink alcohol. Once I turned eighteen, I was bombarded with many new rights issued by the Constitution, such as voting, buying cigarettes, enlisting in the military, and getting married. Being…

…of their learned behaviors. There are, however, some human behaviors, such as eating, drinking, and reproducing, that are often assumed to be instinctual. I feel, however, that they may not be. Humans are born with biological needs to eat and drink along with an innate…

…that consuming alcohol can be just as harmful as illegal drugs. If constantly abused, alcohol can be even worse for one than taking illegal drugs. Irresponsible drinking can destroy a person's life as well as the lives of those around them. Alcohol can cause a person…