Alcohol Consumption And Cultural Analysis

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When it comes to alcohol in different cultures, alcohol consumption differs due to their cultural beliefs. Not only do certain countries have different beliefs about drinking, they also reveal different outcomes when people consume it. A cultural group that drink alcohol as a ritually significant, is less likely to develop alcohol-related complications or become a alcoholic whereas the other cultural group, which look at consuming alcohol as a primary way of escaping from stress or to signify one's strength, is more than likely to be at high risk of developing the disease of becoming an alcoholic. Although alcohol plays a major role in cultures due to different cultural beliefs, I truly believe that lack of support is what account for the

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