Alcoholism
The Facts
Fourth Edition
Ann Manzardo, William F. Gabrielli, Elizabeth Penick, Jan Campbell, Donald W. Goodwin, Ann M. Manzardo, Jan L. Campbell, Elizabeth C. Penick, William F. Gabrielli, Jr.
The third edition of this successful Facts title was authored by the late Dr Donald W. Goodwin, who wrote with a unique and engaging style defining alcoholism in very human terms. Although much of Dr Goodwin's assessments of alcoholism still hold true today, a great deal of progress has been made in the quest to better understand the underlying causes of the disease. This fourth edition, written by a group of Dr Goodwin's former colleagues, updates the content while maintaining the original flavour of Dr Goodwin's style. The new edition includes updated information about the effects of alcohol consumption on the body, a new section on the particular sensitivity of women to the effects of drinking, and information and advice relating to the consequences of alcohol abuse for the abusers, their families and society.
- An engaging but authoritative analysis of the devastating effects of the disease
- This new edition provides up-to-date information on the effects of alcohol consumption on the body and their differences between men and women
- Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in the text
- Case Histories and Patient Perspectives provide practical examples throughout
- Myths and Fact boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition
- Includes a useful Resources section with suggested further readings and contact information for patient self-help/support groups, along with a glossary of technical terms
1. Alcoholic beverages
2. Alcohol in the body
3. Alcohol and its effects
4. Alcohol through the ages
5. What is alcoholism?
6. The symptoms
7. The course
8. Women and alcohol
9. Risk factors
10. Alcoholism and co-occuring mental illness (dual diagnosis)
11. Heredity
12. Drinking 'rewards'
13. Judgment and self-control
14. Treating alcoholism
15. Psychological approaches to the treatment of alcoholism
16. Medications to treat the alcoholic
17. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
18. Attacking the problem
Ann Manzardo - Assistant Professor and Research Fellow, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, USA
William F. Gabrielli - Professor of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, USA
Elizabeth Penick - Professor of Psychology, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas, USA
Jan Campbell - Associate Professor, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, USA
Donald W. Goodwin - Distinguished University Professor in Psychiatry Emeritus, University of Kansas, USA
