Alcoholism is a disease which impairs emotional, psychological as well as, the physical health of the alcoholic, and his loved family members. Several experts have referred to alcoholism as a “family disease”; mainly due to the fact that it has negative effects which result into dysfunctional behaviour and roles by...

The CAGE screening tool was developed by Dr. Ewing John in 1968 for the purpose of detecting drinking behaviors. The term CAGE is an acronym where the letter C represents cut, A represents annoyed, G represents guilty and E represents eye-opener. The tool was developed following a study of 130...

Mr. Wilkes is an alcoholic. His assessment that he can stop “any time” is inaccurate. Men should consume no more than fourteen drinks total per week. In addition, men should consume no more than four drinks on any one day. He is a heavy drinker (Moderate and binge drinking, n.d.)....

Alcoholism is a prevalent drug problem in the United States. This assertion is not an overstatement. The horrific 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill is a perfect example of the damages inflicted by alcoholism on the world. The aforementioned alcoholism-related accident resulted in nearly $2 billion in environmental damage, as well...

Driving is one of the privileges citizens of the free world enjoy. The right of driving comes with responsibilities which is why most countries require minimum age before the right to drive can be enjoyed. Drivers are not only responsible for their own interests but also the interests of fellow...