Intoxicated Drinking Thesis

Intoxicated drinking is a problem in our society. People seem to believe it’s a right and a privilege to drink, when it should be more of a responsibility. Very few Americans are ever properly educated on how bad alcohol affects the body, and mind. There are many incidences of drinking while driving and violence while under the influence that lead to tragedy. If nothing is done, then the problem Americans have with irresponsible drinking may get worse. The incidences of intoxicated drinking can be fixed, or at least greatly reduced through, education, personal responsibility, and law enforcement. The lack of education is a problem in our society when it comes to intoxicated drinking. There are many types of educational programs and information

Allot of people think that they are all right to drive, while drinking Never the less, no matter how all right they think they are, they are drinking irresponsibly and risking their lives and the lives of others. Some people when they get caught, don't take responsibly, because they use the excuse that they were not aware, or in control of what they were doing. This is why there are hundreds of billboards with the phrase "drink responsibly" as a reminder that you should always have a plan for when you drink. It either needs to be a designated driver, or taking a cab, even calling someone to come pick you up. I have always taught my kids that no matter what time it is, to always call if they have been drinking and to never get into a car with someone who has been. Drinking is a responsibility, and you need to have a plan before it is to

Police officers are working long and hard through federal grant money to keep more officers on the streets in order to keep the public safe. Laws need to be updated to give all officers the same tools needed in the efforts of enforcement of this social problem. When I was a police officer in Texas I worked many intoxicated drinking cases. I still today don’t understand why we allow ourselves or friends to become intoxicated. Usually people get intoxicated for the fun of it, but some people become out of control and mean. There needs to be better laws out there for drinking and driving and violence while under the influence. Some people get a slap on the wrist, and really don’t get that much time for it. If law enforcement pushed for better laws and longer sentences, maybe people would get the hint that getting into trouble for drinking is a serious