Santiago GomezMS. RayEnglish 142B-6601March 10, 2014Assignment No. 3Negative effects of alcoholismAlcoholism is a major problem in today's society, it is considered an illness. The effects of this so-called illness are much more serious than you might think and can affect your life in a big way. Many alcohol users drink it frequently to get used to it and it becomes a daily thing. This is where the problem begins. Some of the effects I have found are economic, physiological and physical, which are some of the negative effects that alcohol can have on someone's life. One of the effects of alcoholism is the economic effects. In today's world, alcohol is not cheap and can cost you a lot of money, but if you drink excessively, it can cost you a lot more money. In the article "Social and Economic Problems Related to Alcohol Consumption", points out "Besides the money spent on drinks, heavy drinkers may suffer other economic problems such as lower wages and loss of income." job opportunities, increased medical and legal costs, and decreased access to help....