Alcohol Controlling the Toxic Spill - Common Roots Guidebook Author:Public Agenda Excessive drinking creates countless personal disasters, including job loss, bankruptcy, suicide and ruined family life. This illustrated issue guide is a concise, clear guide that explains the underlying causes of alchohol abuse and what can be done to address the issue. Written by award-winning journalist Michael deCourcey Hinds, this ... more »issue guide is part of a series of National Issues Forums guides which cover such topics as suburban sprawl, public school reform, the environment, illegal drugs, the economy and youth violence. They are stuctured in a way to give concerned citizens an unbiased, easily understandable but in-depth,introduction to an issue and explain the different and sometimes competing solutions that exist. The guides are nonpartisan and do not advocate a particular solution to any public issue, and are an excellent educational tool.« less