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    The main protagonist is named Hypatia‚ who was based off of a real person. She was a brilliant woman who taught and explored science‚ philosophy‚ mathematics‚ and astronomy. Respected daughter of Theon the scholar‚ her father sparked her curiosity for questioning the known world. In the film‚ Hypatia is murdered because she was not a follower of the Christian faith‚ and was accused for practicing witchcraft. Many believe this is what lead to her demise in real life. However‚ in actuality “Hypatia was

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    Alcoholism Hillary N. Gabrick American Military University 4031913 January 31‚ 2014 Abstract Alcoholism is a disease that is a major concern in the United States because alcoholics endanger themselves and society. Alcoholism follows a certain course with known physical‚ psychological and social symptoms. Once addicted‚ the alcoholic continues to consume alcohol despite the destructive cost. The definitions of an alcoholic‚ alcoholism‚ and alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are

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    larger quantities to feel relaxation as before their tolerance‚ therefore leading to alcoholism. Alcohol is harmful when used irresponsibly because it can inhibit the brain’s functions including: disrupt memory‚ change brain physiology‚ and reduce self-awareness. Hence‚ Toni Morrison incorporates the detrimental consequences of alcoholism into her novel The Bluest Eye to show the destructive capabilities of alcoholism through the actions of her character‚ Cholly. His Aunt Jimmy raised Cholly‚ but unfortunately

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    “I like humiliating Cooper. I like causing him pain. It feels good. It feels better than his dad’s whiskey‚ better than his mom’s weed. Because for just a few seconds‚ someone else hurts‚ too. For just a few seconds‚ I’m not alone.” Trapped within her thoughts of anguish‚ depravity‚ and the confinement of the death of her brother‚ Andi struggles with drugs‚ thoughts of suicide‚ and unmended ties between her family‚ seeming to have disintegrated after the death of Truman‚ Andi’s younger brother.

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    “It is common for many people in many countries to drink alcohol‚ especially in Australia. However‚ Alcohol is a drug‚ which it is classified as a depressant. This means that it slows down vital functions resulting in slurred speech‚ unsteady movement‚ and an inability to react quickly.” As for how it affects the mind‚ it can reduce a person’s ability to think rationally and alters his or her judgment. Most people drink for enjoyment‚ such as a beer or a glass of wine. However if a person consumes

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    Alcoholism: A Family Disease Today‚ over 76 million American adults have been exposed to alcoholism in the family‚ and it is responsible for more family problems than any other single cause (Parsons).  Alcoholism does not just take over the life of the alcoholic‚ but also the lives of the family. Every family member is affected differently‚ but they collectively share the pain and the suffering of living with an alcoholic. When the father is an alcoholic it has the greatest impact on the family

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    Alcoholism in the 21st Century The dictionary describes alcoholism as continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks. However‚ this disease is much more complex. Alcohol abuse is a growing problem in the United States today‚ causing more and more deaths each year. It affects nearly everyone in the U.S. today‚ either directly or indirectly. Over half of Americans have at least one close relative that has a drinking problem. About 20 million people in the United States abuse alcohol

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    Task 2 Rough draft In my personal opinion I am in favour of alcohol being banned. I am a victim of alcoholic parents ‚ so I can relate to the difficulties that I was faced with‚ their continuos obsession with alcohol and their inability to control the consumption‚ despite the negative affects it has in their finances‚ children and work. I am fully aware that alcoholism is a disease. And I strongly believe it can be cured.Alcoholism is still having a devasting impact globally.

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    Is alcoholism a disease? Until the 1900s‚ most doctors and scientists did not believe that alcoholism was a disease. In 1956‚ the American Medical Association (AMA) declared alcoholism an illness. It took until the 1991 for the AMA to officially classify alcoholism as a disease. Is Alcoholism a Disease? Many individuals who suffer from alcohol abuse wonder‚ “Is alcoholism a disease?” The definition of a disease describes alcoholism fairly well. A disease is a type condition that harms the normal

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    Alcoholism Is alcoholism caused by a lack of will power ? Alcoholism is a brain disease that is outside the control of the drinker. Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism Distinct patterns of brain activity are linked to greater rates of relapse among alcohol dependent patients in early recovery‚ a study has found. The research‚ supported by the National Institutes of Health‚ may give clues about which people in recovery from alcoholism are most likely

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