Chapter1 (INTRODUCTION)

EFFECTS OF THE DRINKABLE FORM OF

ALCOHOL TO SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

A Research Paper Presented to

Mr. Dustin Celestino of The English Resource Center

Asia Pacific College

Magallanes, Makati

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Course

RESWRIT-Research Writing

Gabriel Joseph S. Gamboa

October 2012

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

Alcohol has a great impact on a person's behavior. Studies shows that the main reasons of drinking are parties, family celebration, the holidays, sporting event, an after work meeting with friends or co-workers or even having a favorite beverage to join a meal. Drinking  alcohol is "generally" associated with a personal gatherings. Drinking isn't necessary for such circumstances, but they make the occasion a celebration while not being used to as a crutch. 

       A liquid that is taken orally, alcohol is often taken in large quantities. Surveys shows that adolescent and young adult drinkers indicate that they are particularly likely to drink heavily with the intention of getting drunk - often every time people drink.Teenagers who abuse alcohol increase their risk of negative health effects because their organs, brain and mental capabilities are still growing. (http://www.casapalmera.com/articles/the-effects-of-alcohol-abuse-on-teens/)

Our brain can detect alcohol intake, it alarms us every time the alcohol level in our body reaches a certain level. James Madeiros said in his article entitled “Why Drinking Can Make You Throw Up” that there is a “vomiting center” of the brain; that’s right, a whole place dedicated to letting you know in quick order when it’s time to get rid of whatever has gotten into your body, or whatever you've been putting into your body. This area of the brain can be triggered by signals coming from the stomach, intestines, bloodstream, balancing systems (ears) or the brain itself. (http://thehealthydrinker.com/)

By the time a person starts drinking, alcohol will start affecting not just his body but also his mind. After one or two drinks the person can eventually feel better, confidence will improve and he will become more sociable but drinking too much will make walking and talking become much harder for him. People might also start to say things which they don’t mean and start behaving wild. Some of alcohol’s effects may disappear overnight but others can stay with the mind of your friends, and become permanent.

Social Acceptance is being transparent, authentic, friendly, talking about them more than us however, it is more than that. What makes people socially accepted is being seen by others and being seen means being open to public.Being open is not just about showing up, it is about self-acceptance of our imperfections and allowing people to see them. Acceptance of our imperfections and embracing them makes us vulnerable. 

One rejection can make people lose their self-confidence and has the tendency to shut down. Losing self-confidence tells people that we're not yet prepared to accept our imperfections that lead us to hide them. We always find a way to hide the shame which creates the feeling of being rejected by finding people to help us overcome the blame. Sometimes, we are unable to admit to it because the shame becomes too overwhelming.

There are lots of effects in our body that can be caused by alcohol. Many people think heavy drinking causes promiscuity, violence and anti-social behaviour. That's not necessarily true, argues Kate Fox .

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15265317)

      Since there have already been researches done about the negative effects of alcohol, this study will focus on the effects of alcohol on a person’s personal life specifically the person’s social relationship.

B Statement of the Problem

This study aims to answer this question:

1.   What are the effects of alcohol in social relationship?

C. Significance of Study

Drinkers.

This paper would help people who consume alcohol to understand the bad sides of drinking alcohol. It would also aware them about the health risk that they might suffer if they will continue drinking alcohol.

Non-drinkers. For those people who does not drink alcoholic beverages. This paper will encourage them to stay as a non-drinker and make them understand the advantage of  those people who does not drink.

Students and young ones.

Almost 80 percent of high school students report drinking alcohol and over 40 percent of students report trying alcohol by the eighth grade. This would help them to understand that drinking should be done at the age of 18. At that age they will be responsible enough to make decisions by themselves such as choosing to drink or not to drink.

Self-Confessed Alcoholic.

For those people who have problems with alcohol, and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationships, and social standing.

D. Scope and Delimitation.

This study will focus on the effects of alcohol on a person’s personal life specifically the person’s social relationship.

This study will no longer focus too much on the effects of alcohol in our internal organs due to time constraints. Also because there are already lots of researches done about the bad effects of alcohol in our body.

E. Materials and Methods.

This study will use research since the researcher aims to know more about the effects of alcohol on social relationships.

 Information relevant to the study was gathered from various reference materials such as web sites and on-line journal articles.

F. Definition of Term.

Alcohol -  A drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. These are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption.

Alcoholism - A broad term for problems with alcohol, and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationships, and social standing.

           

Drinker – A person who consumes drinkable form of alcohol regularly, usually during parties, family celebration, the holidays, sporting event, an after work meeting with friends or co-workers or even having a favorite beverage to join a meal.

Ethanol. –  The drinkable form of alcohol,  also known as Ethyl Alcohol. Ethanol is an addictive, powerful, central nervous system depressant produced by the action of yeast cells on carbohydrates in fruits and grains.

Social Relation - refers to a relationship between two (i.e. a dyad), three (i.e. a triad) or more individuals (e.g. a social group). Social relations, derived from individual agency, form the basis of the social structure.