Social Impacts of Alcohol Related Harm
The social impact of alcohol use numerous and range from
relationship and family difficulties to injuring self and others. Below is
a small selection of social difficulties associated with hazardous
drinking:
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Relationship Difficulties
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The majority of couples seeking relationship counselling
report arguments related to drinking. Alcohol increases
the chances of conflict, reduces the ability to think clearly and
to select appropriate responses when needed.
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Work and Occupational
Difficulties
- Since alcohol reduces the ability to
deal with stress, excessive drinking can lead to reduced
work performance and occupational
functioning. Professional relationships and quality of work
often deteriorate, leading to increased work related
stress.
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Aggression
- Alcohol is a
major contributing factor in incidences of verbal and physical
aggression. Hazardous alcohol use increses the risk of being both
the perpetrator and the victim of aggression.
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Accidents and Injuries
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Alcohol is a major cause of accidents and serious injuries.
Driving while intoxicated can cause injuries not only to the
person driving a veichle, but to passengers and bystandards as
well.
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