Problem drinking
by Nick Heather, Ian Robertson
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Problem Drinking aims to bridge the wide gap that exists between the modern, scientific account of the nature of alcohol problems, and the popular understanding of the subject. In particular, it presents detailed evidence and arguments against the commonly accepted view that 'alcoholism' isbest regarded as a disease. Instead, it outlines an alternative approach to alcohol problems, based on the premise that they are best seen as examples of socially learned behaviour.In the third edition, show more the authors have brought the book up to date by covering the major developments that have taken place in recent years, in particular in the field of genetics. The book is also one of the first to discuss the results and recommendations of the 5 year long Project MATCH study,probably the most extensive alcohol study ever undertaken, the results of which are due to be published in 1997. The book provides a useful textbook for students undertaking courses in alcoholism, as part of psychology and psychiatry degrees, and provides practical advice for counsellors, socialworkers, and health promotion officers.Reviews of the 2nd edition '... a valuable and clearly written exposition of problem drinking...' British Journal of Psychiatry, 1990'Certainly this book should provoke general practitioners to reassess their views about the problem and should be read by those people working in the field.' Family Practice, 1991 show lessTags
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1985
- First words
- [Introduction] This book is written for the wide range of people with a professional interest in alcohol problems.
- Quotations
- One of the key factors in the success of AA [Alcoholics Anonymous] was its ability to convey an essentially moral and religious message in an ostensibly scientific package.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Sociology
- DDC/MDS
- 362.292 — Society, government, & culture Social problems and social services Social Welfare Mental illness Substance abuse
- LCC
- RC565 .H32 — Medicine Internal medicine Internal medicine Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry Psychiatry Psychopathology Personality disorders. Behavior problems
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
