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Summarize In Not More Than 120 Words Describing How Sam Became An Alc

Summarize in not more than 120 words, describing how Sam became an alcoholic and later kicked the habit. "I want some more beer ..." Sam turned around and saw a dirty, unshaven drunkard mumbling incoherently as he wobbled aimlessly along the road. Shaking his head, Sam continued his way back home. Everyone must be asleep at this late hour, he thought. He tiptoed into Marie's bedroom and found her sleeping soundly, tucked under her pink comforter. Sam recalled that after losing his job and feeling dejected, he turned to alcohol to drown his sorrows. His drinking worsened, turning violent and abusive, especially toward his wife Catherine and daughter Marie. It was not until he saw a government poster depicting an abusive alcoholic family, which made him feel guilty and inspired him to quit alcohol altogether, restoring his family life.

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Sam's journey to becoming an alcoholic and subsequently overcoming his addiction is a poignant story of hardship, realization, and redemption. His descent began after losing his job at a computer company, which left him feeling hopeless and desperate to escape his emotional pain. As days progressed, he started drinking heavily to drown his sorrows, inadvertently worsening his mental health and impacting his family life. Alcohol transformed the once gentle family man into an abusive, violent individual, causing him to hit his wife Catherine and threaten his daughter Marie. His addiction also led to financial strain, with Catherine becoming the sole provider. The turning point came when Sam encountered a government anti-alcohol campaign poster depicting an abusive drunk family, which evoked deep guilt and reflection. This image stirred remorse, prompting Sam to seek help, and he successfully quit drinking, attempting to rebuild his relationship with his family and lead a healthier life. His story underscores the destructive nature of alcohol addiction but also highlights the power of awareness and self-awareness in overcoming such struggles.

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