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[Alcohol--historical aspects].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique

|May 1, 1990

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Alcohol has a long history of use as medicine and social lubricant. However, alcohol abuse became an epidemic with industrialization, prompting societal interventions.

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Area of Science:

Historical analysis of alcoholic beverages
Sociology of alcohol consumption
Public health and addiction studies

Context:

Alcoholic beverages have a long history of production, with distilled wine recipes dating to 1100 A.D.
Historically, alcohol was viewed as a universal medicine and a social facilitator.
Alcohol abuse emerged as an epidemic issue, particularly with the rise of the industrial working class.

Purpose:

To trace the historical trajectory of alcoholic beverage use.
To explore the dual nature of alcohol as medicine and social element.
To understand the historical context of alcohol abuse and societal responses.

Summary:

The production of alcoholic beverages spans centuries, with significant developments like distilled wine appearing around 1100 A.D.

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Alcohol served dual roles: a perceived universal medicine and a factor in social integration.

Widespread alcohol abuse escalated during the 18th and 19th centuries, linked to societal changes and poverty, leading to interventions.

Impact:

Highlights the long-standing cultural and medicinal significance of alcohol.
Underscores the evolution of alcohol-related problems from individual issues to societal epidemics.
Demonstrates the historical necessity for private and governmental actions to address alcohol abuse.