In your own words, define alcoholism and describe two ways in which alcohol contributes to societal problems.

Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol or behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. Heavy drinking can lead to poor work performance and productivity which can be followed by unemployment. Drinking can also have a big impact on a persons behavior and in how a person interacts and performs as a parent or partner sometimes leading them to be more violent towards others or being depressed  

Alcoholism is a disease that afflicts numerous people worldwide. An alcoholic has an uncontrollable need to drink alcohol. Alcohol is related to many societal problems. For example, many alcoholics are unemployed because they can't keep a job. Alcohol is also tied to numerous motor vehicle accidents and numerous domestic violence and child neglect cases. Substance abuse treatments can be costly and a percentage of the costs falls on society and individuals in the form of higher costs for items like health care and car insurance. Also, a percentage of the costs for arrests and incarceration is paid for by taxpayers.