Most everyone enjoys the occasional beer or glass of wine to unwind after a long, stressful day. Drinking can be a great opportunity to socially interact with others, but many lack the self-control to drink recreationally.

Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed substances in the nation and is one of the most frequently abused; about one in every 12 American adults abuses alcohol or has...

Alcoholism, also referred to as alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence, is a condition described as the dependence upon and repeated use of alcoholic substances. Experts attribute this condition to a psychological and cognitive dependence with the potential of causing extensive tissue damage and even disease across the body.

In 2012, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one...