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How to Keep Well and Alcoholism Causes
A compact discussion on factors beyond alcohol itself influencing alcoholism. It cites personality, religion, social structure, and family history as roles, notes that religion can deter drinking, and explains alcohol as an anesthetic that slows perception. Yale sociologist Selden B. Bacon notes responses vary by personality, with shy, guilt-ridden individuals at higher risk and early adulthood often marking onset. The piece links societal values to anxiety and behavior patterns connected to drinking.