Dying for a Drink: The Hidden Epidemic of Alcoholism [Paperback]

Santi Meunier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 17, 2007

America has a secret.
Hidden beneath underreported and misreported national medical statistics is the sobering fact that alcoholism is the # 2 killer in this country, second only to cancer!
There are over 20 million active alcoholics in the United States alone, costing the national economy over 30 billion dollars a year. Many believe that the numbers are even higher, since the treatment costs of the multiple physical complications caused by late stage alcoholism are often not included in alcoholism-related statistics.
Alcoholism is a silent and deadly epidemic that is putting a disastrous strain on the entire global community.
And it is rapidly getting worse.
Latest medical discoveries reveal that genetic make-up, hormones, brain chemistry and enzymes all play a crucial role in the evolution of the disease of alcoholism. Shifting societal norms and cultural trends play another.
At present, significant scientific technology and research is focused on exploring ancient techniques and practices to better understand the sources of their healing potential, as well as the role of neuropeptides and the body’s chemistry for alternative drug therapies.

Dying for a Drink is a timely and groundbreaking book about the three phases of the disease of alcoholism and brings to light the latest developments for successful treatment. The book clearly explains what alcoholism is, what it is not, and, most importantly, what steps to take if you or a loved one is affected. This is a must-read for healthcare professionals, employee assistance workers and individuals.

Dr. Meunier’s writing style is delightfully user friendly, informative and filled with hope for the individuals and families suffering from this disease.

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About the Author

Dr. Santi Meunier has been a Psychotherapist for over 20 years helping individuals and families to recover from the devastating effects of alcoholism and other forms of addiction and abuse. She received her Doctorate in Chemical Dependency from Madison University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her latest book, Dying for a Drink, The Hidden Epidemic of Alcoholism is the result of decades of work and research in the field.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (December 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595473962
• ISBN-13: 978-0595473960
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,619,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Santi Meunier understands the insanity of alcoholism..., June 12, 2009

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This review is from: Dying for a Drink: The Hidden Epidemic of Alcoholism (Paperback)

The author really knows her stuff and underscores what she has written with testimony from the people who have acted out what she described in the early chapters. It is a hopeful book and points readers to the path of recovery with great heart and understanding. I bought it for a family member who needed a comprehensive portrait of the disease of alcoholism in attemping to understand her troubled offspring.