Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-352) and index.
Contents
History of alcohol use, alcoholism, and treatment in the United States -- The demographics of alcohol abuse and alcoholism -- Societal impact of alcohol use and dependence -- The science of alcohol and alcoholism -- Alcohol withdrawal and its management -- Twelve step and other self-help therapies -- Professional treatment of alcoholism -- Meditation and recovery from alcoholism -- Trends in the treatment of alcoholism -- Epilogue.