Alcohol - Is there a comparison with hard drugs
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Alcohol: How It Compares to Hard Drugs
Summary
Alcohol is undeniably addictive, fitting all criteria of a harmful substance. If discovered today, its toxic nature would prevent it from being approved as a drug or food.
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Alcohol is often debated for its addictive properties, yet it undeniably meets the standards of a hazardous and addictive drug:
1. Increasing amounts are needed to achieve the same effects.
2. Physical dependency develops over time.
3. Alcohol abuse leads to fatalities.
An alcoholic is someone dependent on alcohol. Unfortunately, alcoholism is a permanent condition. Former alcoholics may become re-addicted if they consume even a single drink, necessitating a challenging detox process once again.
Treatment centers offer alcoholics a supportive, alcohol-free environment to aid recovery, providing psychological counseling and group therapy. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one such organization, hosting meetings worldwide. Many recovering alcoholics find these sessions critical to maintaining their sobriety.
Considering its harmful nature, alcohol would not be approved today if newly discovered. Its acceptance is largely due to the entrenched alcohol industry and the jobs it supports, making a ban politically challenging. This situation can be likened to opium-producing regions. If opium were a U.S. crop, would its legalization be debated due to economic dependencies?
Western governments might need to address domestic alcohol issues before focusing on the international drug war. Alcohol claims more lives daily than drug-related crimes or addiction.
Drug trafficking fuels crime, as addicts seek money for their next fix. But alcohol abuse also results in tragedies, such as deaths caused by drunk driving. Isn't this a critical political issue as well?
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