Weegy: Psychological and social-cultural factors play an important role in determining drug use. All aspects of a teen's environment—home, school, neighborhood—can help determine whether they will try drugs. [ Factors that affect whether or not one engages in drug use include one's self-esteem, the way one's peer group perceives drug use, and whether or not one is cognizant of the pyschological and emotional toll that drug use can have on people. ] (More)

Weegy: People who have alcoholism or alcohol abuse often: *Continue to drink, even when health, work, [ or family are being harmed *Drink alone *Become violent when drinking *Become hostile when asked about drinking *Are not able to control drinking - being unable to stop or reduce alcohol intake *Make excuses to drink *Miss work or school, or have a decrease in performance because of drinking *Stop taking part in activities because of alcohol *Need to use alcohol on most days to get through the day *Neglect to eat or eat poorly *Do not care about or ignore how they dress or whether they are clean *Try to hide alcohol use *Shake in the morning or after periods when they have not a drink Alcoholism is when you have signs of physical addiction to alcohol and continues to drink, despite problems with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities. Alcohol may control your life and relationships. Alcohol abuse is when your drinking leads to problems, but not physical addiction. ] User: not right, now thanks! Weegy: You're welcome. Feel free to ask us anytime! Have a nice day! (More)

Weegy: Alcohol abuse is definied as, "Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (binge drinking) or as a regular practice. [ For some individuals'children or pregnant women, for example'almost any amount of alcohol use may be legally considered 'alcohol abuse.' Heavy alcohol abuse can cause physical damage and death." ] User: alcohol abuse in the workplace Weegy: In the workplace, the costs of alcoholism and alcohol abuse manifest themselves in many different ways. Absenteeism is estimated to be 4 to 8 times greater among alcoholics and alcohol abusers. [ Other family members of alcoholics also have greater rates of absenteeism. Accidents and on-the-job injuries are far more prevalent among alcoholics and alcohol abusers. The Federal workplace is no different than any other in respect to alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Though no studies have been done on the prevalence of alcoholism and alcohol abuse among Federal employees, it is safe to assume that a similar proportion of Federal employees are alcoholics or alcohol abusers as in the national workforce. ] (More)

Weegy: Alcohol abuse is definied as, "Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (binge drinking) or as a regular practice. [ For some individuals'children or pregnant women, for example'almost any amount of alcohol use may be legally considered 'alcohol abuse.' Heavy alcohol abuse can cause physical damage and death." ] User: alcohol abuse in the workplace Weegy: Alcohol abuse in the workplace interferes with the employee’s ability to perform his or her duties. (More)

Weegy: Abuse of alcohol can increases your chance of: •Bleeding from the esophagus •Swelling and damage to the pancreas. •Damage to the liver. [ •Poor nutrition •Cancer of the esophagus, liver, colon, head and neck, breast, and other areas ] (More)