What Is the Appeal of Alcohol?

Alcohol is one of the most abused drugs in the world. Why do people use alcohol in the first place? Many people do experience a relaxed feeling known as a “buzz,” after having alcohol. They only focus on the pleasurable feeling the alcohol bestows on them. Each person has a different reason for drinking alcohol. Most people want to have an enjoyable time with others and drink. Others may drink to escape stress caused by a tough day in the office or being laid off from the company. Alcoholic parents do not mature decisions and should not be parents. Alcohol makes dealing with children tough, thoughts are slowed and the tendency to overreact to normal actions increases. By partaking in alcohol consumption, risks develop that ordinarily would not be there. Alcoholic beverages are not difficult to come by; they can be found at nearly every store. This was made possible by alcohol distributor’s power to export their product. Another strategy that the alcohol companies use is commercials to televise their product globally. These attractive commercials influence adults who are over 21 years old to acquire alcohol, which is why alcoholic’s influence has been expanding every year. The main causes of alcoholism are: 1) people desire a laid back feeling and a place to escape from every day worries and stress; 2) negative parental influence; 3) and the positive connotative messages that commercials and companies spread about alcohol. The name, “Homo Sapien,” refers to human’s scientific name, which means “Wise Man.” Humankind has earned this title due to our nature of inventing things to either do work or amuse ourselves. Humans were able to get their hands on a chemical known as alcohol. With this chemical, they have devised beverages of all flavors to entice all varieties of taste. Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system to produce a relaxing sensation, one that many people cannot get enough of. In my personal interview, Vern Jorgensen said, “I

Cited: Jorgensen, Carrie-ann. Personal Interview. 13 July, 2012. Jorgensen, Vern. Personal Interview. 13 July, 2012.