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Outline: Alcoholism Thesis: Alcoholism is a disease that is not only harmful to the alcoholic but can be harmful to the family of the alcoholic. I. Introduction II. A few characteristic of an alcoholic. A. The alcoholic sneaks to drink. 1. Drinks when the alcoholic’s friends tell them not to drink. 2. Drinks when the alcoholic’s family tells them not to drink. B. The alcoholic can lose control. 1. The alcoholic loses control of how much they drink. 2. The alcoholic does not know what they are doing. C. An alcoholic carves to drink. 1. To escape from trouble. 2. To escape from worries. 3. To build up self-confidence. III. Alcohol is harmful to the body. A. The alcoholic does not eat right. 1. They have stomach problems. 2. The alcoholic gets sick more. B. Alcohol causes problems to the liver. IV. Alcohol can cause problems for the family and friends. A. It can cause tension for the family. B. It lessens speed and skills. 1. May cause the alcoholic to lose their job. 2. May cause an accident. Carpenter ii C. An alcoholic may drink and drive. V. Recovery for the alcoholic. A. The alcoholic and family need to admit tha