W.Waldo

In the following viewpoint, W. Waldo contends that alcoholism is a dangerous addiction that progresses over time, ruining the alcoholic’s career, family life, and health. Furthermore, alcohol abuse contributes significantly to the incidence of homicide, domestic violence, robbery, and other crimes. W. Waldo is the web publisher of Hope and Healing webChronicles, a resource for information on the spiritual nature of disease.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to W. Waldo, what role does drinking play in an alcoholic’s life?
2. How does alcohol abuse affect the health of drinkers, as reported by W. Waldo?
3. In the author’s view, what factors contribute to alcoholism"

Jointly, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction Medicine defines alcoholism as “a primary, chronic disease with genetic...