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Alcoholism is determined by heredity and social environment. A variety of aspects contribute to the rising trend of alcoholism. Ethnic background, the surrounding environment and parental contributions are all important aspects when looking at the disease. Cultural background plays a large role in whether an individual is likely to develop alcoholism or not. For instance, Asians are at a higher rate of ‘flushing’, which is when redness and increased blood flow enters the face and neck area and involves other symptoms of over drinking. This can happen after a very small amount of alcohol, and most often with person of Japanese and Chinese decent. As a result, Asians feel the effects of alcohol, and potentially, alcohol poisoning, much faster than other ethnic communities. This puts Asians at a less likely probability of becoming alcoholics. (www.alcoholism.about.com) A recent survey done in the U.S. looked at the alcohol consumption between Mexican immigrant women and second-generation Mexican women. The primary focus was on the change in drinking habits. The study found that of the emigrated Mexican women, only 25% drank once in the U.S. While looking at the first generation women, the percentage of those who dra