Food and drink of themselves are good and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious health and mental problems. Many doctors believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems since it places a great strain on the heart. Another area of concern is alcohol. The results of alcohol abuse are well known. The social drinker turned alcoholic; the drunken driver's contributions to highway deaths, the broken homes, etc., all point to the dangers of misusing one of nature's gifts. Although the abuse of a thing is no argument against the use of it, reason and restraint should prevail.

Q. Underline the statement which illustrates how a person can become gradually addicted to alcohol.