The document contrasts the lifestyles of nonalcoholics versus alcoholics. It notes that nonalcoholics prioritize family and friends, enjoying family functions and seeking social support when lonely. In contrast, alcoholics avoid family unless drinking is involved, using alcohol to cope with feelings instead of relationships, and prioritizing alcohol above all else in their lives. Goals and how they handle disagreements also differ significantly between the two groups.

1. The Alcoholic Verses the Nonalcoholic
Alcoholism is a disease that the nonalcoholic has a hard time understanding, and the
two lifestyles are quite different. The nonalcoholic has a lifestyle that involves family
and friends. He enjoys going to family functions and interacting with his loved ones.
In contrast, the alcoholic tries to avoid family functions unless alcohol is offered.
Even then, the alcoholic is consumed with drinking rather than interacting with loved
ones. If the nonalcoholic is lonely, he tends to seek out a family member or friend to
talk to. He will find ways to fill the void of loneliness. However, when the alcoholic
feels lonely, sad or angry, he turns to the alcohol to fulfill that void so he does not
have to deal with his feelings. Disagreements with a nonalcoholic are often handled
quite differently than with an alcoholic. As an example, a nonalcoholic may often walk
away from an argument opting for a time to come back when both parties have had
time to cool down. Because the disease of alcoholism has a detrimental effect on the
judgment of the alcoholic, he may simply lash out relentlessly, not realizing his
tactlessness and the hurt he is causing. Goals can be very different for the afflicted
person. An unaffected person will set goals to ensure the basic necessities of life,
whereas an alcoholic will orientate his goals to achieve a result that satisfies his
needs for alcohol. To a nonalcoholic, family rates number one in his life. To the
alcoholic, alcohol is number one in his life. The only conclusion that can be drawn is
that alcohol is the single factor that consumes the life of an alcoholic.

2. The Alcoholic Verses the Nonalcoholic
Alcoholism is a disease that the nonalcoholic has a hard time understanding, and
the two lifestyles are quite different. The nonalcoholic has a lifestyle that involves
family and friends. He enjoys going to family functions and interacting with his loved
ones. In contrast, the alcoholic tries to avoid family functions unless alcohol is
offered. Even then, the alcoholic is consumed with drinking rather than interacting
with loved ones. If the nonalcoholic is lonely, he tends to seek out a family member
or friend to talk to. He will find ways to fill the void of loneliness. However, when the
alcoholic feels lonely, sad or angry, he turns to the alcohol to fulfill that void so he
does not have to deal with his feelings. Disagreements with a nonalcoholic are
often handled quite differently than with an alcoholic. As an example, a nonalcoholic
may often walk away from an argument opting for a time to come back when both
parties have had time to cool down. Because the disease of alcoholism has a
detrimental effect on the judgment of the alcoholic, he may simply lash out
relentlessly, not realizing his tactlessness and the hurt he is causing. Goals can be
very different for the afflicted person. An unaffected person will set goals to ensure
the basic necessities of life, whereas an alcoholic will orientate his goals to achieve
a result that satisfies his needs for alcohol. To a nonalcoholic, family rates number
one in his life. To the alcoholic, alcohol is number one in his life. The only
conclusion that can be drawn is that alcohol is the single factor that consumes the
life of an alcoholic.

3. The Alcoholic Verses the Nonalcoholic
Alcoholism is a disease that the nonalcoholic has a hard time understanding, and the
two lifestyles are quite different. (TOPIC SENTENCE CONTRASTING A & B)
The nonalcoholic has a lifestyle that involves family and friends. He enjoys going to
family functions and interacting with his loved ones. In contrast, the alcoholic tries to
avoid family functions unless alcohol is offered. (FIRST POINT OF CONTRAST A1,
B1)
. If the nonalcoholic is lonely, he tends to seek out a family member or friend to talk to.
He will find ways to fill the void of loneliness. However, when the alcoholic feels lonely,
sad or angry, he turns to the alcohol to fulfill that void so he does not have to deal with
his feelings. (SECOND POINT OF CONTRAST A2, B2)
Disagreements with a nonalcoholic are often handled quite differently than with an
alcoholic. As an example, a nonalcoholic may often walk away from an argument
opting for a time to come back when both parties have had time to cool down.
Because the disease of alcoholism has a detrimental effect on the judgment of the
alcoholic, he may simply lash out relentlessly, not realizing his tactlessness and the
hurt he is causing. (THIRD POINT OF CONTRAST A3, B3)

4. Goals can be very different for the afflicted person. An unaffected person will set
goals to ensure the basic necessities of life, whereas an alcoholic will orientate his
goals to achieve a result that satisfies his needs for alcohol. (FOURTH POINT OF
CONTRAST A4, B4)
To a nonalcoholic, family rates number one in his life. To the alcoholic, alcohol is
number one in his life. (FIFTH POINT OF CONTRAST A5, B5)
The only conclusion that can be drawn is that alcohol is the single factor that
consumes the life of an alcoholic. (CONCLUDING SENTENCE)