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The Alcohol Report
Author: Douglas Cameron, Martin Plant

Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive (mind-altering) drug in the world. The majority of those who drink generally do so in moderation and without adverse consequences. Even so, some people consume alcohol in ways that are harmful, either to themselves or to others. A huge literature has been produced on almost every possible aspect of al... more »cohol in recent years. The scale of this output is daunting, but it does now provide a basis for giving an informed and balanced view of humanity's 'favourite drug'. The Alcohol Report sets out to provide, in non-technical terms, a considered, authoritative and informative review of some of the key topics likely to interest those with a serious interest in the facts about alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems. Such people include medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counsellors and those who work in specialist and non specialist statutory and voluntary agencies providing help and support for those with drinking problems and their families. In addition, it is hoped that The Alcohol Report will be helpful to a wide range of people whose work is likely to bring them into contact with drinking and 'problem drinking'. The latter include the police, social workers, prison staff, people working in the beverage alcohol industry and in the distribution and sale of alcohol, together with students, civil servants and politicians. The Alcohol Report will also be of great interest to those with personal experience of alcohol problems, the drinkers themselves, their friends and family members. This book provides an informative and balanced source of user-friendly, dependable, information about some of the key issues related to alcohol. The topics covered in this book include the negative and positive effects of alcohol, the effects of heavy drinking during pregnancy, reasons why alcohol problems develop, national and international trends in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems, the economics of the alcohol market and the costs of alcohol problems, harm minimisation strategies, health promotion, treatment, support and counselling for problem drinkers. The latter include both 'conventional approaches' such as psychologically-oriented treatments and home detoxification, together with complementary therapies. The distinguished contributors to this book have immense experience as researchers, clinicians and educators or in industry. They include Colin Bennie, Ian Davidson, Henk Garretsen, Eileen Goddard, Kathryn Graham, Nick Heather, Ron McKechnie, Moira Plant, Eric Single, Diwakar Sukul, Bruce Ritson, Anthony Thorley, Christine Thornton, Chris Thurman and Linda Wright.

ISBN-13: 9781853435256
ISBN-10: 1853435252
Publication Date: 11/1/2000
Pages: 360
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Publisher: Free Assn Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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