ALCOHOLISM

Oswaldo Medina Garibay, Carolina Carmona Vargas, Maria Fernanda Duran Berúmen, Karla Alejandra Morales Norman
, Instituto Cumbres Torreón

Abstract
Alcoholism is a significant problem in
Mexico, with a high prevalence of alcohol
use disorders and related health issues.
Mexico has one of the highest alcohol
consumption rates in the world. For this
research we made a survey about the
consumption of alcohol in minors. The
region is home to several distilleries and
has a thriving industry that exports these
beverages globally.
Results
Based on the previous survey we can say with certainty on
which side the balance leans more. Of the 50 minors that
answer the survey, 95% of them consume alcohol.
Methods
For this research we made a survey about the
consumption of alcohol in minors. The objective was to
know if the minors are really aware of the dangers and
consequences that alcohol consumption at an early age
can cause, as well as the danger to which they expose
society, being able to cause accidents while intoxicated
that would hurt someone and in the worst case even
death. In the study there were 50 minors, around the age
of 14 to 16.
Discussion

The main reasons stated about the consumption of alcohol were

Fun, Relaxation and to escape reality. Yet fun was the one that
overstatement with 85% of the respondents. Leaving relaxation
and escape of reality with 7.5% and 2.5% respectively.
Introduction
Alcoholism is a problem that affects people from
all social classes in Mexico, although certain
factors, such as poverty and lack of access to
education and healthcare, can increase the risk of
alcohol addiction. Many studies have shown that
alcoholism tends to be more common in lower
socioeconomic groups in Mexico. This is since
alcohol is often used as a mechanism to
overcome stress and possible difficult living
conditions in these communities.
Also, the cost of alcohol relative to income is
lower for people in lower socioeconomic groups,
making it more accessible and potentially leading
to more frequent and excessive drinking.
Alcoholism is a social problem that affects both all of
Mexico and the Laguna Region specifically. As
mentioned earlier, alcohol consumption in Mexico is
high, and problematic alcohol use is a significant issue.
“La Laguna” is particularly affected by alcoholism due
to its historical and cultural ties to the production and
consumption of alcoholic beverages, such as wines and
tequila.
But who is out there to help with finding a solution?
Well, in Mexico there are many social institutions that
can help solve the problem, such as Secretariat of
Health (Secretaría de Salud) which provides healthcare
services and promotes public awareness about alcohol
addiction. National Commission Against Addictions
(Comisión Nacional Contra las Adicciones, CONADIC)
who often develops policies and programs to prevent
and treat addictions, including alcoholism.
The minors know how
alcohol can damage This will help minors to be responsible for their actions
their relationship, and to consider that something they do for fun can end
society as well as their up in severe cases, such as accidents or deaths. With
health, yet they still this information teenagers will be aware of what they are
consume it.
doing to themselves and to others. Of course, it is not
100% certain that minors will avoid drinking alcohol,
but it is certain that most of them will now be aware
that their life is not worth a night of fun.