This book offers readers a comprehensive look at the issues surrounding alcohol abuse. Readers will learn about the impact of alcohol consumption on health, the state of underage drinking and the effectiveness of a legalized drinking age, whether or not alcoholism can be considered a disease, the effectiveness of step programs in addressing alcohol abuse, and the long-term effects of alcoholic parents on their children. Diversified viewpoints on the topic at hand support critical thinking and a deep understanding of this health and social issue.