Alcohol use and abuse can be traced to ancient civilizations. If alcohol formed an important component of Egyptian burial, the Greeks had Dionysus, their very own god of wine. As a social artifact, alcohol plays various roles. It is used in religious ceremonies, in social gatherings, in festivals and also at an individual level as a relaxant. With the passage of time the pattern and types of alcohol consumption has changed, unfortunately, for the worse. When faced with a severe lack of opportunity alcohol is perceived as a way out of the complexities of life. But unknowingly people make their...