Alcoholism is one of the most prevalent and dangerous addictions in the world.
Social drinking and self-medication are just two of the many ways people may become addicted to alcohol. While some view the inability to control drinking as a character weakness, others believe it is a biological disease. Sketches and narratives of worldwide winter celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa and other traditional and modern observances, are portrayed in articles included in the Spotlight collection. The December Spotlight of the Month topic on SIRS Discoverer Deluxe is AIDS Awareness. AIDS has been described as one of the biggest public health threats of the 21st century.