0_Apprentice
Alcoholism affects a lot of families. Also I was reading that more young people are dying due to alcoholism  
1_Wizard
It is sad. It is a horrible disorder that creates all sorts of mental and physical problems.
0_Apprentice
Over 3 million cases in the US alone. There are treatments available but many relapse and continue to drink.
1_Wizard
Yes and lots of people take risks by drinking and driving.
0_Apprentice
The treatments available are hospital detox and a shot called vivitrol. If you get the shot and drink it will make you very sick.