-Pag-inom ay nagbibigay-daan sa isa upang kalimutan ang mga problema at makatakas mula sa mga problema at annoyances.
- Pag-inom ay nagbibigay-daan sa isa upang makakuha ng mapupuksa ng ilang mga inhibitions.
- Inuming nakalalasing epektibong paggamot para sa shock.
- Pagkain habang pinipigilan ang pag-inom pagkalasing.
- Beer drinkers hindi maging Alcoholics.
-Alak pag-inom ay tumutulong sa tagumpay sa mga transaksyon ng negosyo.
- Alcoholics ay maaaring mag-quit pag-inom anumang oras na gusto nila.
- Alcoholics maaaring mabawi nang walang tulong mula sa pamilya.
Alcohol consumption can have adverse social and economic effects on the individual drinker, the drinker’s immediate environment and society as a whole. Indeed, individuals other than the drinker can be affected, for example, by traffic accidents or violence. It has an impact on society as a whole in terms of resources required for criminal justice, health care and other social institutions.
Strong efforts are made in many countries to estimate the overall economic and social costs ofalcohol use.
Social and economic costs cover the negative economic impacts ofalcohol consumption on the material welfare of the society as a whole.They comprise both direct costs - the value of goods and services delivered to address the harmful effects of alcohol, and indirect costs - the value of personal productive services that are not delivered as a consequence of drinking.
In industrialized countries, estimates of social and economic costs ofalcohol use can reach several percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), ranging for instance from 1.1% in Canada to 5-6% in the case of Italy.
Estimates of social and economic costs can help: * make the case for public policies on alcohol, * target policies and public expenditure on the most important problems (e.g. the costs of alcohol versus other psychoactive drugs such as tobacco), * identify information gaps, * assess the effectiveness of policies and programmes against alcohol abuse.
Estimating the costs of the impact of alcohol on the material welfare of society is often difficult and requires estimates of the social costs of treatment, prevention, research, law enforcement, lost productivity and some measure of years and quality of life lost.

brokenhomes-Drinking can impair how a person performs as a parent, a partner as well as how (s)he contributes to the functioning of the household. It can have lasting effects on their partner and children, for instance through home accidents and violence.
Children can suffer Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), when mothers drink during pregnancy. After birth, parental drinking can lead to child abuse and numerous other impacts on the child’s social, psychological and economic environment.
The impact of drinking on family life can include substantial mental health problems for other family members, such as anxiety, fear and depression.
Drinking outside the home can mean less time spent at home. The financial costs of alcoholpurchase and medical treatment, as well as lost wages can leave other family members destitute. When men drink it often primarily affects their mothers or partners who may need to contribute more to the income of the household and who run an increased risk of violence or HIV infection.

poverty-The economic consequences of alcohol consumption can be severe, particularly for the poor.
Apart from money spent on drinks, heavy drinkers may suffer other economic problems such as lower wages and lost employment opportunities, increased medical and legal expenses, and decreased eligibility for loans. A survey in Sri Lanka indicated that for 7% of men, the amount spent on alcoholexceeded their income.
Family problems
The following effects are likely: * Increased family tension; * increased levels of quarrelling and violence; * destabilised relationships. * Partners may become anxious, depressed, socially withdrawn and may drink excessively themselves; * detrimental effects on the children leading to behavioural problems and underperformance at school; * increased rates of divorce.
Work difficulties
There may be deterioration in performance, conflict with colleagues, an increase in workplace accidents and a worsening attendance record. This is likely to result in repeated dismissals ultimately leading to long-term unemployment.
Crime
Excessive drinking is associated with crimes that include petty theft, driving offences, fraud, sexual offences and crimes of violence.
Social effects of alcohol misuse that may indicate moderate disability include: * Unemployment. * Social isolation. * Contact with other people is confined to other drinkers. * Debt. * Divorce. * Legal problems such as theft and crimes of violence.
Self-neglect is likely to indicate severe disability.
Social Effects
Excessive use of alcohol can have adverse impact not only on the individual user, but also on the general community. Heavy alcohol use has been implicated in increased incidents of violent crime. Family units are often affected if one member of the family is a heavy alcohol user (Butcher, Mineka & Hooley, 2005). Family issues such as marital breakup, domestic violence and spouse abuse are strongly tied to high use of alcohol