Alcoholism: Life Under the Influence Nova : Season 11 Episode 1
TV-PG PBS 1h 00m
Aired: January 17th, 1984 @ 9:00 PM EST on PBS
Alcoholism is a sad reality for many people. NOVA tries to uncover why this disease is so prevalent by exploring the physical, mental and genetic reasons why people become and stay addicted to alcohol. The social, historical and medical aspects of the disease are all explored and explained in layman's terms.
