USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The temperance movement advocated for moderation in-and in its most extreme form, complete abstinence from the consumption of-alcohol (although actual Prohibition only banned the manufacture, transportation, and trade of alcohol, rather than its consumption).

Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems. Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, voice box, liver, colon, and rectum. Weakening of the immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick. Learning and memory problems, including dementia and poor school performance.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the US, the American Temperance Union advocated total abstinence from distilled and fermented liquors.

Detailed explanation-4: -One model proposes that negative emotions (e.g., anxiety or depression), the expectation that alcohol will relieve these feelings, and coping styles characterized by avoiding rather than confronting life issues all may increase a person’s motivation to drink in order to cope with stress.