This primer of essays helps readers to explore issues surrounding the use of alcohol and whether or not it constitutes a threat to society. Essays discuss the impact of underage drinking, and the effectiveness of banning alcohol advertising or lowering the drinking age. Readers will look at the problem of drunk driving and potential solutions like stricter laws, sobriety checkpoints, and ignition interlock devices. Essay sources include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SafeBeaches.org, The Las Vegas Sequitur, PRNewswire, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.