Alcoholism as a Threat to Social Security and the Issue Among Academic Youth
Alcoholism as a Threat to Social Security and the Issue Among Academic Youth

Summary/Abstract: The article briefly analyses the problem of alcoholism as a threat to social security, taking into account its prevalence,as well as its impact on physical and mental health and social relations. Firstly, it identifies the harmful effects not only on addictsbut also on their families and society as a whole. Secondly, the results of the author’s research on young people’s attitudes towardsalcohol and alcoholism have been presented. Finally, conclusions and suggestions have been developed. The study showed thatmany respondents knew alcoholics, and in some cases, these were close relatives. As far as their own experiences are concerned,they prove to be very diverse. The misuse of alcohol does not seem to be very common among university students, however,the problem exists and calls for some resolutions, e.g. in aspects such as very young age of their alcohol initiation, problemdrinking, binge drinking, or risky behaviours of youth under the influence of alcohol. In addition to many initiatives undertakenas part of preventing and counteracting alcohol-related problems (such as necessary cooperation of some government and localinstitutions), emphasis should be put on education in this area. This must include home education, starting as early as possible,and complementary school education. Especially the former seems to be the cheapest and the most effective way to deal with thediscussed issue. Also, parents should find support at their children’s schools in that area. Furthermore, activities carried out in orderto raise social awareness are needed, e.g. through media which have a significant influence on young people

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