PSYC 3110 Chapter : Chapter Summary
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Modern views on alcohol as a social problem can be traced back to the eighteenth century when distilled spirits became available for the first time in europe. Because of their cheapness they were popular with the english working class. Early eighteenth century popular beliefs about the dangers of alcohol have been shaped by organizations known as temperance societies. Temperance societies: dedicated to counteracting the harmful effects of drinking (e. g alcoholics. Anonymous, influence of prohibition era in the usa) There are conflicting views throughout the societies such as preaching moderation and avoiding excess, view that spirits are intrinsically dangerous while weaker alcoholic drinks are harmless, and alcohol is highly addictive to everyone. Washingtonians in the usa in 1840s which were self-help associations running regular meeting along the lines of religious revivalist groups with emphasis on the confessions of the repentant sinner and an appeal to a higher power for support.
