Description |
xi, 324 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Contents |
Introduction to alcohol and the history of its use -- Alcohol use, abuse, and alcoholism: definitions and typologies/models -- Scope of the problem -- The effects of alcohol on the body -- Physiological/genetic theories of alcoholism -- Psychological theories: predispositional -- Psychological theories: social learning -- Sociocultural factors in alcohol use and abuse -- Intervention, assessment, and individual treatment -- Alcohol and the family: family therapy -- Group therapy -- Alcoholics anonymous -- Prevention and intervention. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Subject |
Alcoholism.
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Drinking of alcoholic beverages.
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Indexed Term |
Alcoholism |
ISBN |
0130198781 |
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