Review
"In summary, this book is a very important addition to the field of alcohol studies that will not only educate those unfamiliar with alcohol research but will also provide researchers in the filed with very useful information." (Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Jan. 2002)
"...the breadth and depth of this book make it a mandatory purchase for anyone looking to commission or manage an alcohol service in this country..." (Hospital Medicine, 1 March 2002)
"a must have for clinicians, researchers, and students in the addiction field" (The Behaviour Therapist)
"...The editors deserve congratulations for producing what will surely be a standard refernce boook for some years to come..." (Addiction Biology, No.7 2002)
“…one of the most comprehensive and exciting works on alcohol use and dependence…both informative and provocative…” (Contemporary Psychology, Vol 46(6), 2003
“…an outstanding work and it does exactly what the editors say…” (Drug and Alcohol Review, 22 Dec 2003)
Product Description
- Basic mechanisms of alcohol metabolism and dependence
- Theories of drinking and drinking problems
- Types of alcohol-related problems, including medical problems and pathogenic mechanisms
- Forms of treatment, recovery and methods for prevention
- Chapter outlines including a summary and main conclusions
- Key works for each topic and suggestions for further reading
