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| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 565 .G53 2010 | 30540631 | General Collection | Available | - |
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- ISBN: 9780313359088 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0313359083 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780313359095 (ebook)
- ISBN: 0313359091 (ebook)
- Physical Description: xvi, 157 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press/ABC-CLIO, c2010.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-146) ... Read More Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Alcoholism, historically -- Alcohol use and abuse ... Read More |
| Summary, etc.: | Includes the origins of alcohol and discovery of ... Read More |
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Table of Contents
Alcoholism
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Series Foreword | p. IX | |
| Preface | p. xi | |
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii | |
| Introduction | p. xv | |
| Chapter 1 | Alcoholism, Historically | p. 1 |
| An Ancient Myth | p. 1 | |
| Alcohol: A Gift from the Gods? | p. 2 | |
| Early "Spirits" | p. 3 | |
| Alcohol as Medicine | p. 4 | |
| The Church and Alcohol Abuse | p. 5 | |
| Alcohol in Colonial Times and Early America | p. 6 | |
| From Sin to Sickness: Medical Pioneers | p. 9 | |
| Chapter 2 | Alcohol Use and Abuse | p. 13 |
| How Much Is Too Much? A Look at Blood Alcohol | p. 14 | |
| Alcoholism Defined | p. 22 | |
| The Impact of Overuse | p. 23 | |
| Alcoholism vs. Alcohol Dependency vs. Alcohol Abuse | p. 24 | |
| Signs and Symptoms | p. 26 | |
| Causes of Alcoholism | p. 29 | |
| Who Is At Risk? | p. 31 | |
| Health Complications | p. 31 | |
| Moral Failing or Legitimate Disease? | p. 39 | |
| Chapter 3 | Diagnosing and Treating Alcoholism | p. 41 |
| Alcoholism: Chronic and Complicated | p. 41 | |
| Screening and Diagnosis | p. 42 | |
| Alcoholism Treatment: A History | p. 49 | |
| Treatment Options | p. 55 | |
| Barriers to Treatment | p. 69 | |
| The Power of Alcoholics Anonymous | p. 71 | |
| Treatment Alternatives | p. 73 | |
| Chapter 4 | Alcoholism and Society | p. 81 |
| More Than a Disease | p. 81 | |
| Socialized Teenage Alcohol Abuse | p. 82 | |
| Who's Drinking? Alcoholism in Numbers | p. 83 | |
| America's Bar Tab | p. 85 | |
| Alcohol Abuse and the American Family | p. 87 | |
| Drunk Driving | p. 89 | |
| Drinking and Young People | p. 91 | |
| On Campus: Underage and Under the Influence | p. 93 | |
| Chapter 5 | Alcoholism-Related Problems | p. 95 |
| Alcohol, Violence and Crime | p. 95 | |
| Alcohol and Risky Behavior | p. 99 | |
| Dual Addiction | p. 104 | |
| Nutritional Troubles | p. 105 | |
| Problems at School and Work | p. 106 | |
| Chapter 6 | Alcoholism Today and Beyond | p. 109 |
| Changing Attitudes, Targeted Treatments | p. 109 | |
| The Science of Addiction | p. 110 | |
| New Medications | p. 112 | |
| Non-Drug Approaches | p. 113 | |
| Alcoholism and Modern Research | p. 116 | |
| Removing Barriers: Alcoholism Treatment and Insurance | p. 117 | |
| Conclusion | p. 129 | |
| Timeline | p. 131 | |
| Glossary | p. 135 | |
| Bibliography | p. 139 | |
| Index | p. 147 |
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