| Description |
1 online resource (x, 163 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Facts |
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Facts (Oxford, England)
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| Contents |
section 1. Alcohol -- 1. Alcoholic beverages -- 2. Alcohol in the body -- 3. Alcohol and its effects -- 4. Alcohol through the ages -- section 2. Alcoholism -- 5. What is alcoholism? -- 6. The symptoms -- 7. The course -- 8. Women and alcohol -- section 3. Understanding alcoholism -- 9. Risk factors -- 10. Alcoholism and co-occurring mental illness (dual diagnosis) -- 11. Heredity -- 12. Drinking 'rewards' -- 13. Judgment and self-control -- section 4. Treating alcoholism -- 14. Treating alcoholism -- 15. Psychological approaches to the treatment of alcoholism -- 16. Medications to treat the alcoholic -- 17. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) -- 18. Attacking the problem -- 19. Notes -- Index |
| Summary |
"Alcoholism: The Facts was orginally written by the late Dr Donald W. Goodwin, who dedicated his career to the understanding and treatment of alcoholism. Now taken forward by his former colleagues, his engaging style shines through. The book treats alcoholism as an illness rather than a vice. It aims to be supportive and helpful, and does not preach nor look down upon its readers. It combines the latest research and proven evidence, with the advice of experienced doctors." "The book starts with an explanation of the effects of alcohol on the body and on behavior. It discusses the symptoms and possible causes of alcoholism, and explores the different treatments which are available and where to get support."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-157) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Alcoholism.
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Alcoholism
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alcoholism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Nervous System (incl. Brain)
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MEDICAL -- Neurology.
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Alcoholism
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Manzardo, Ann
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| ISBN |
9780191552373 |
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0191552372 |
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