Mexican Alcoholism

In the recent times, wine and any other forms of alcohol were considered preventive beverages among Mexican Americans. Before the introduction of sanitary water, the wine was the safest best option in town. Good Hispanic mothers ensured that their children enjoyed a glass of fermented beverage for calories to prevent infection. Drinking was critical for survival. In the United States, a standard drink contains about fourteen grams of pure alcohol. In their study, Markides et al. (1988) state that acoholism could lead to drunk driving associated with road accidents and death. Citations for driving under the influence of alcohol are more common in Hispanics who drink. Research conducted between 1992 and 2002 outlines that there is a decrease
(2008) state that alcohol use among elderly Mexican Americans is associated with depressive symptoms. The drinking behaviors are acquired at earlier stages of development such as teenage. Such behaviors persist into adulthood, and the elderly Mexican Americans hooked into the practices are not willing to give up the behaviors. The evidence is outlined in their relaxed attitudes towards interventions on their alcohol addictions. In often, the proof according to NIAAA outlines that drinking puts individuals at a risk of developing alcohol dependence. Low-risk drinking limits are advisable to this group for the sake of enjoyment (Caetano et al. 2008). For the Hispanics to stay on low risk, they must keep within both the single day and weekly limits, which indicates no more than fourteen drinks per week and not more than four drinks in a single day. Low risk, in essence, does not mean any risk at all. The limits might be there, but problems might arise when one drinks too quickly or drinks while having health-related issues. Drinks should be slow, and one should be able to eat enough while drinking which in turn might help in minimizing the effects of alcohol on an individual.
Conclusion
The literature review shows that a large percentage of elderly Mexican Americans drink alcohol, which has become one of the social and health issues. The prevalence and incidence of social and medical problems associated with excess consumption of alcohol among this population should be controlled and measures put in place to curb the practice. Alcohol consumption among Mexican Americans is a variable phenomenon in which women and men show different variations in the consumptions. However, the limitation of the articles reviewed is poorly described methods for data collection and a small study