Social Issues Related to Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol consumption is linked to many harmful consequences for the individual drinker, the drinker’s immediate environment and society as a whole. There are many social consequences such as traffic accidents, workplace-related problems, family and domestic problems, and interpersonal violence.
Work
People with alcohol dependence and drinking problems are on sick leave more frequently than other employees. In Great Britain, up to 25% of workplace accidents and around 60% of fatal accidents at work may be linked to alcohol. drinking alcohol at work and hangovers may reduce productivity. Performance at work may be affected both by the volume and pattern of drinking. Co-workers perceive that heavy drinkers have lower performance, problems in personal relationships and lack of self-direction, though drinkers themselves do not necessarily perceive effects on their work performance. Heavy drinking or alcohol abuse may lead to unemployment and unemployment may lead to increased drinking. To address this issue employees. To address this issue regular tests should be taken at work to indicate the amount of alcohol consumption and if one has been drinking too much too often and if it is affecting their work ethic they should be sent to councilling.
Family
Drinking can change how a person performs as a parent, a partner as well as how they contributes to the the household. It can have lasting effects on their partner and children. Children can suffer. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) which is when a mother drink during pregnancy. After birth, parental drinking can lead to child abuse and numerous other impacts on the child’s social, psychological and economic environment. The impact of drinking on family life can include substantial mental health problems for other family members, such as anxiety, fear and depression. Drinking outside the home can mean less time spent at home. The financial costs of alcohol purchase may leave other family members feeling
Work
People with alcohol dependence and drinking problems are on sick leave more frequently than other employees. In Great Britain, up to 25% of workplace accidents and around 60% of fatal accidents at work may be linked to alcohol. drinking alcohol at work and hangovers may reduce productivity. Performance at work may be affected both by the volume and pattern of drinking. Co-workers perceive that heavy drinkers have lower performance, problems in personal relationships and lack of self-direction, though drinkers themselves do not necessarily perceive effects on their work performance. Heavy drinking or alcohol abuse may lead to unemployment and unemployment may lead to increased drinking. To address this issue employees. To address this issue regular tests should be taken at work to indicate the amount of alcohol consumption and if one has been drinking too much too often and if it is affecting their work ethic they should be sent to councilling.
Family
Drinking can change how a person performs as a parent, a partner as well as how they contributes to the the household. It can have lasting effects on their partner and children. Children can suffer. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) which is when a mother drink during pregnancy. After birth, parental drinking can lead to child abuse and numerous other impacts on the child’s social, psychological and economic environment. The impact of drinking on family life can include substantial mental health problems for other family members, such as anxiety, fear and depression. Drinking outside the home can mean less time spent at home. The financial costs of alcohol purchase may leave other family members feeling