Bibliograph

Type

Label

Alcohol, Peter L. Myers and Richard E. Isralowitz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alcohol

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

606787415

Responsibility statement

Peter L. Myers and Richard E. Isralowitz

Series statement

Health and medical issues today

Summary

"This text provides up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible information about alcohol use in western society and other cultures"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

History and Scientific Background: Alcohol, an Overview. Alcohol: the basics ; Alcohol taken together with other drugs ; Key terms and definitions ; Risk factors for alcohol misuse and worsening of abuse ; Phases and stages of alcoholism: theoretical considerations ; Alcohol and social problems ; Alcohol and medical problems ; Alcohol and sexuality ; Alcohol and the family ; Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) ; Treatment and recovery ; Alcohol use among women ; Alcohol use among adolescents ; Alcohol use among college students ; Alcohol use among older adults ; Alcohol use among ethnic minorities -- Controversies. Alcohol-policy perspectives ; Key issues and controversies ; Rates of alcohol consumption worldwide ; Culture and alcohol use -- References and Resources. Screening and assessment instruments

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