While alcoholism has been around since fermentation was discovered, it is being encouraged today like never before. Social media has given people the opportunity to share every thought and behavior at rates previously unseen. Unfortunately, this includes some very negative behaviors, including excessive consumption of alcohol. This means that everyone needs to be vigilant about how they spend their time surfing the web.
In the past hundred years, stars have often become alcoholics and glamorized the lifestyle of drinking and partying. Today, many of them send out "tweets" on Twitter talking about their favorite alcoholic beverages or making jokes about getting drunk. The paparazzi gets pictures of the rich and famous leaving bars and parties and, within minutes, these photos are often spread all over the Internet, making these poor choices appear "cool."
Additionally, people get extra pressure from their friends and classmates to drink to excess. Parties are promoted through facebook, Youtube and Twitter. Homemade videos show the popular people at universities partying their way through school, oblivious to the fact that others find this behavior inviting because they seek the same popularity.
Social media also encourages alcoholism by people sharing tasty recipes for all kinds of alcohols. When people see these "pinned" or "shared," they think that creating these drinks will make their party successful. Others may simply justify their drinking because they are creating pretty drinks and do not associate the behavior with less savory images of alcoholism.
It does not really matter which form of social media or who is behind it. The bottom line is that alcoholism is a serious problem. When people spend time on their favorite social media sites and see things that encourage drinking to excess, it influences their perception of consumption. For those with a predisposition to alcoholism, this can have a detrimental effect on their lives.
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