Dying for a Drink: What You and Your Family Should Know About Alcoholism [Paperback]

Anderson Spickard M.D. (Author), Barbara R. Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 2005

In the United States, alcoholism leads to 100,000 unnecessary deaths per year. Nearly 3 in 10 American adults are "risky drinkers." 18 million Americans are abusing alcohol regularly. More than ½ of Americans have a close family member who is an alcoholic.

Despite the scope of this problem, there are currently no books published for the broader Christian community that offer Dying for a Drink's unique combination of strong writing, compelling stories, the best in medical science and practice, and clear explication of the timeless spiritual principles of recovery.

The revision of this classic work incorporates new information on topics such as:

• The role of mental illness, childhood trauma, and family origin issues
• Human motivation and new methods of intervention and treatment
• Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit and the church community in recovery
• Prevention and the church's role in an alcohol-saturated society

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849908477
• ISBN-13: 978-0849908477
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Recovery > Alcoholism

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent, March 14, 2007

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Elaine R. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dying for a Drink: What You and Your Family Should Know About Alcoholism (Paperback)

I have a book ministry. ( I give helpful books to people) I considered the first edition one of the best books on alcoholism. I consider this second addition even more helpful.
Elaine R. Williams

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dying for a Drink by Dr. Anderson Spickard, Jr., May 18, 2006

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Garth Richardson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dying for a Drink: What You and Your Family Should Know About Alcoholism (Paperback)

As the child of an alcohol dependent father who has since passed, I was able to better understand his sickness. From this book, which I have recommended many times over to providers who treat the alcohol dependent patient, I gained an education in 14 days of reading that would have taken many years otherwise. Thank you Dr. Spickard

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars answered so many questions, June 8, 2006

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This review is from: Dying for a Drink: What You and Your Family Should Know About Alcoholism (Paperback)

i learned so many things. each chapter was so helpful. everyone dealing with this situation is addressed. i am sending copies to my parents and also my children. thank you for your expertise, dr. spickard.