Accidents involving drinking over the legal BAC can end in death. Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from impaired driving and underage drinking. Penalties should include a combination of administrative sanctions (e.g. driving licence suspension) and criminal ones (e.g. mandatory minimum fines) of adequate severity. Make this […]

If you have a natural tendency to be angry, drinking alcohol may cause you to become aggressive. There is also a theory that the disinhibition that alcohol creates raises the risk of violent behavior. Heavy drinkers are more likely to engage in risky behavior, which includes being violent and acting out hostile emotions, often against […]

Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that experiencing trauma or significant life stressors can increase an individual’s vulnerability to addiction. By emphasizing the role of biology in addiction, the Disease Model has led to significant advancements in treatment and recovery options. Pharmacological treatments, such as medications that target specific neurotransmitter systems or block the rewarding effects […]