Introduction: Alcohol is one of the most used and abused drugs in the world. I decided to write about this topic because there are several people who drink alcohol. My family is from Mexico and it is very common for men to drink alcohol. During social events, especially family gatherings, all men drink excessively. A person might notice that everyone is drinking, so they feel forced to drink, so they don't feel left out or made fun of. For many members of my family, drinking alcohol has become a daily habit. Many of them have been drinking alcohol for a long time to the point that they have become tolerant and need to drink more to feel any effects. Even if they have become tolerant to alcohol they are not aware of their current state. They think they are fine and that alcohol does not affect their health or daily life. They are not aware of the risks involved in consuming alcohol. Alcohol in American Society: Alcohol abuse harms not only the person who drinks alcohol, but society as a whole. High alcohol consumption can lead to decreased worker productivity, aggression and violence against others, increased injuries, and family problems (Gmel & Rehm, 2003). When the person is under the influence of alcohol, he or she may not fulfill certain obligations, such as going to work. They may show up to work late or leave early and work less (Gmel & Rehm, 2003). The person is unable to concentrate on the task at hand and risks losing their job. If the person becomes unemployed, this could lead to them drinking even more alcohol. They may be stressed and feeling helpless because they now have to find a new job and figure out where the income will come from. Alcohol abuse also causes an increase in alcoholism. First, an inpatient treatment program is available. The patient will be able to stay in the facility from 30 days up to 90 days. Then there is outpatient treatment in which the patient visits the center and receives counseling or therapy, but is not required to live at the facility. Finally, a 12-step recovery support group is available. This support group is also known as Alcoholics Anonymous and through this group every person supports each other. Another way to solve the problem is to change the environment in which alcohol is sold and try to limit access to alcohol. There are many convenience stores located in low-income neighborhoods. People have easy access to alcohol and are more likely to get involved in violent situations. Police officers have set up teams to begin regulating these types of areas and help reduce easy access to alcohol.