Alcohol, used in both solemn and joyful times, can be dangerous when one becomes dependent upon it. The medical term for this condition is called alcohol dependence, or alcoholism. This condition is clearly and horrifically displayed by Rex Walls in the novel The Glass Castle. Rex's alcoholism effects both him and his family very negatively. With signs of alcoholism being fairly clear-cut, it is easy to tell if one is truly an alcoholic. Throughout The Glass Castle, Rex Walls shows obvious signs and symptoms of alcoholism. There are multiple clear signs of alcoholism, and Rex Walls presents a medley of these reasons throughout the novel. Drinking problems (another term used for alcoholism) can be classified by lying to yourself and others