The Role of Society in Promoting or Deterring Alcohol Use and Addiction

COUN 6204 Week 10 Discussion

Discussion 2: The Role of Society in Promoting or Deterring Alcohol Use and Addiction

In 1918, the US government enacted legislation in an attempt to prohibit the consumption of alcohol. This attempt failed, and the act was repealed. Since then, nationwide efforts to reduce, control, and regulate alcohol sales and consumption persist. In addition to government initiatives to regulate alcohol sales and consumption, many private companies and public health programs launch campaigns in an attempt to reach consumers to reduce the use of alcohol. In contrast, many alcoholic beverage companies create and implement highly effective marketing strategies to lure consumers into purchasing and consuming alcoholic beverages. What is society’s role in promoting or deterring alcohol consumption, which may ultimately lead to the promotion or deterring of alcohol misuse or addiction?

For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources. In addition, search the Walden Library for an article related to society’s role on promoting or deterring alcohol use and addiction.

POST a 1- to 2-minute audio or video post explaining the role that you think society plays in promoting or deterring alcohol use and addiction based on the article you selected. Then provide one strategy for social change that could help reduce alcohol misuse and addiction. Be specific.