Alcoholism affects the families of an alcoholic as much as it affects the alcoholic. The actions and choices that an individual takes, especially when it pertains to an addiction problem, such as alcohol, affects the alcoholic’s friends and families immensely. This is experienced by the residents of Ontario in relation to its problem concerning alcohol addiction. The reason for this is that the actions of an abuser can and/ or does affect the welfare of others. For example, when one who is intoxicated gets behind the wheel of a car, it is not only endangering his/her life, but also the lives of every individual who comes in the path of the car or who is a passenger in the car. If someone is killed it can also greatly affect the alcoholic’s family and friends, legally and morally, as well as financially. So, the actions of any alcoholic can definitely affect the welfare of many people. The government of Ontario realizes the wide spectrum of how alcoholism tears down its society and has developed and agenda to prevent its use and rehabilitate those who are already addicted.
Prevention of alcoholism begins with regulations established by Canada and its provinces, regarding this issue. Different provinces have different restrictions; however Ontario’s law states that the legal drinking age is 19 years of age. Ontario is serious about implementing these regulations, and induces punishment as it sees fit for the violation of such laws. Although the punishment for “Impaired Driving” does not seem harsh, it provides a warning and public humiliation which is enough to stop some individuals.
For those alcoholics that are already addicted, Ontario has rehab centers to help with a “cure”. Here alcoholics work with medical professionals to help “kick the habit”.
Ontario may not have the answer to all of the issues associated with its alcohol addiction problems, but it is working diligently to attempt to wage its battle against alcohol. From youngsters thru adult ages, individuals are being taught the negative effects of alcohol. Through education, age regulations, and rehabilitation, Ontario is well on its way to “sobering up” its society!
How will i help a person who is an alcoholic? she is 15.