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is a problem today that effects a wide range of people including women, men, youths, and teens. The Webster New Universal Unabridged Dictionary defines as, "a complex psychological and nutritional disorder associated with excessive and usually compulsive drinkin ....

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.... try to relieve pressure or soothe their feelings. "Those who stay with the habit, become increasingly dependent on alcohol or drugs, are using these substances as a medication of sorts or a way to soothe feelings of anxiety, anger, or depression," says Daniel Goleman in his book, Emotional Intelligence. Many clubs and organizations around the country including S.A.D.D. (Students Against Driving Drunk) and M.A.D.D.(Mothers Against Drunk Driving) make the public aware of alcoholism through community events and general public information. Adults are not the only group of people effected by this problem. Many teenagers are also effected by alcoholi ....