Alcoholism

by Manzardo, Ann; Gabrielli, William F.; Penick, Elizabeth; Campbell, Jan; Goodwin, Dr Donald W

• ISBN13: 9780199231393
• ISBN10: 0199231397
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-15
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The third edition of this successful Facts title was authored by the late Dr. Donald W. Goodwin, who wrote with a unique and engaging style defining alcoholism in very human terms. Although much of Dr Goodwin's assessments of alcoholism still hold true today, a great deal of progress has been made in the quest to better understand the underlying causes of the disease. This fourth edition, written by a group of Dr Goodwin's former colleagues, updates the content while maintaining the original flavour of Dr Goodwin's style. The new edition includes updated information about the effects of alcohol consumption on the body, a new section on the particular sensitivity of women to the effects of drinking, and information and advice relating to the consequences of alcohol abuse for the abusers, their families and society.

Table of Contents

Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages	p. 3
Alcohol in the body	p. 7
Alcohol and its effects	p. 11
Alcohol through the ages	p. 17
Alcoholism
What is alcoholism?	p. 27
The symptoms	p. 35
The course	p. 51
Women and alcohol	p. 63
Understanding alcoholism
Risk factors	p. 77
Alcoholism and co-occurring mental illness (dual diagnosis)	p. 83
Heredity	p. 91
Drinking 'rewards'	p. 97
Judgment and self-control	p. 101
Treating alcoholism
Treating alcoholism	p. 107
Psychological approaches to the treatment of alcoholism	p. 113
Medications to treat the alcoholic	p. 125
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)	p. 139
Attacking the problem	p. 151
Notes	p. 155
Index	p. 159
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