Alcohol in the Perspectives of Health and Social Sciences

Abstract

Alcoholic beverages (miras) are a form of consumption that has various negative impacts on individual health and the social order of society. From an Islamic perspective, alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited because it can damage the mind, disrupt physical and spiritual health, lower morality, and cause social chaos. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of alcohol consumption from a health and social science perspective through a literature study approach. Data were obtained from various sources such as books, scientific articles, and relevant research reports, then analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results of the study indicate that from a health aspect, alcohol contains ethanol which is toxic and poses a high risk to vital organs such as the liver, heart, and brain. Long-term consumption can cause organ dysfunction, cognitive decline, and alcohol dependence that require medical and psychological intervention. Meanwhile, from a social perspective, alcohol is one of the main triggers for increasing deviant behavior, violence, crime, and conflict within families and society. This phenomenon is exacerbated by shifts in cultural values that have begun to normalize alcohol consumption. Therefore, synergy between education, public policy, and spiritual approaches is needed to reduce the negative impact of alcohol in society.