Alcohol has played an influential role throughout history and left its mark on many cultures and civilizations. From ancient times, when beer recipes were recorded on tablets, to Prohibition in the United States, to the staggering modern rates of alcoholism, alcohol consumption has brought people together and torn them apart. So what was the story behind the evolution of alcohol?
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Alcohol played a significant role in the Civil War. Nurses and doctors used it for medication and sedation, and chaplains used it in their ministries. During the war, alcohol also had an important part in celebrating major events such as the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.
The history of alcohol abuse is as far-reaching as the invention of alcohol itself. Despite a better understanding of the harms of alcohol use, excessive drinking continues to be a pervasive problem.
