Amanda Wittry Mrs. Johansen English 11 17 February 2013 Alcoholism in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s‚ The Great Gatsby The author‚ Samuel Johnson once said that “Wine gives a man nothing… it only puts in motion what had been locked up in frost”. Francis Scott Fitzgerald lived during the Jazz Age‚ a time of frivolous and carefree living. He and his wife Zelda became engrossed in this lifestyle‚ they spent their time drinking and partying. They appeared to have a perfect life‚ but in reality they struggled
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story writer‚ once said “If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen.” Many people around the world struggle with alcoholism. They will find any reason just to slip a drink into their daily routines. Some people drink to forget the guilt and shame‚ some drink as a way of celebration‚ and others drink because of they are physically dependent on it. The addiction to alcohol
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ALCOHOLISM: Nature or Nurture? Morgan Lewis Period 5 Sociology A recent study by Dr. Ming D. Li shows that alcoholism (the addiction to alcohol) may actually be linked to a genetic trait- making alcoholism a product of nature. Dr. Li is the head of neurobiology at the University of Virginia‚ and states that this research is “unique” because it shows that a single gene variation- one which alters the brain’s control of serotonin
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Among elderly Mexican American‚ alcoholism is a common thing. Studies indicate that there is a compelling influence of nativity on Hispanic concentration on addiction among women and not men. According to Hatchett (2011)‚ the use of alcohol among Mexican Americans is predominantly common in men compared to women. The drinking behavior among Mexican Americans is estimated at the end of the consumption curve. The meaning of the extremities is that at one end there is a higher percentage of abstainers
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betraying his love and loyalty to the king. How can he be held accountable for a devious plan which he was forced to accept and execute? The thoughts which are planted in his head by the three wyrd sisters‚ are reinforced by the arrival of Ross and Angus who tell him he has been pronounced the Thane of Cawdor. Although Macbeth does not realize the intentions of the witches‚ Banquo does: But t’is strange‚ And oftentimes‚ to win us to our harm‚ The instruments of darkness tell us truths‚ Win
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RUNNING HEAD: Alcoholism: Is it Inherited or a Chosen Disease Topics in Social Science: The Black Family Fall 2009 Professor Marsha Allman December 16‚ 2009 Abstract During Behavioral Health training at my job‚ a coworker mentioned something that shocked me and sparked an immediate intense discussion. He mentioned that alcoholism is hereditary. Everyone that participated in the discussion agreed with his
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alcohol. “The media portrays the pleasures of drinking in advertising and programming. The medical benefits of light-to-moderate drinking are frequently publicized‚ giving ex-drinkers the spurious excuse of returning to alcohol for their health”(“Alcoholism In-Depth Report”). When people see these images‚ especially at a young age‚ they are made to believe the the drug is fun and free of consequences. Teens are rarely shown the dangers of alcohol‚ and when they are‚ it is often about topics such as
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alcohol withdrawal and protracted abstinence--the initial post-acute withdrawal period after the cessation of drinking during which a person is especially vulnerable to relapse. These GABAergic activity changes are probably a major cause of relapse to alcoholism in individuals undergoing treatment. Previous studies have also shown that alcohol enhances GABA neurotransmission in the amygdala‚ the so-called pleasure center of the brain. Interestingly‚ the brain corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) stress
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Alcoholism Alcoholism is an issue that affects a person as well as the society at large. Despite me not being an alcoholic‚ I have had friends and relatives who have had to deal with the issue. Alcoholism is a personal issue; however‚ it also affects the society in many ways. The society is directly and indirectly affected by people who overindulge and constantly abuse alcohol. Furthermore‚ people become alcoholics because of personal as well as societal issues. For example‚ a personal can
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