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Informationen zum Autor Maria Gifford is an independent health writer in Rochester, MN. Klappentext An intriguing look at the history of alcoholism and its dramatic effects, from the first fermented grape to current advances in genetic research. Alcoholism tells the story of a disease familiar to many yet not well understood. It is the first "biography" of alcohol abuse that gauges its devastating effects on the body, the family, the economy, and the community. Alcoholism provides the latest understanding of the disease as a behavioral dysfunction and a biological condition. Coverage includes the origins of alcohol and the discovery of alcoholism as a medical disease; the biology of alcoholism and its effects on the body; and current diagnostic and treatment methods for alcoholism. In addition, the book explores the effects on society of such alcoholism-related problems as domestic abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, drunk driving, and suicide, as well as promising new directions in alcoholism research, awareness, treatment, and prevention. Zusammenfassung An intriguing look at the history of alcoholism and its dramatic effects! from the first fermented grape to current advances in genetic research. Alcoholism tells the story of a disease familiar to many yet not well understood. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Alcoholism, Historically An Ancient Myth Alcohol: A Gift from the Gods? Early "Spirits" Alcohol as Medicine The Church and Alcohol Abuse Alcohol in Colonial Times and Early America From Sin to Sickness: Medical Pioneers Chapter 2 Alcohol Use and Abuse How Much Is Too Much? A Look at Blood Alcohol Alcoholism Defined The Impact of Overuse Alcoholism vs. Alcohol Dependency vs. Alcohol Abuse Signs and Symptoms Causes of Alcoholism Who Is At Risk? Health Complications Moral Failing or Legitimate Disease? Chapter 3 Diagnosing and Treating Alcoholism Alcoholism: Chronic and Complicated Screening and Diagnosis Alcoholism Treatment: A History Treatment Options Barriers to Treatment The Power of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Alternatives Chapter 4 Alcoholism and Society More Than a Disease Socialized Teenage Alcohol Abuse Who's Drinking? Alcoholism in Numbers America's Bar Tab Alcohol Abuse and the American Family Drunk Driving Drinking and Young People On Campus: Underage and Under the Influence Chapter 5 Alcoholism-Related Problems Alcohol, Violence and Crime Alcohol and Risky Behavior Dual Addiction Nutritional Troubles Problems at School and Work Chapter 6 Alcoholism Today and Beyond Changing Attitudes, Targeted Treatments The Science of Addiction New Medications Non-Drug Approaches Alcoholism and Modern Research Removing Barriers: Alcoholism Treatment and Insurance Conclusion Timeline Glossary Bibliography Index ...
