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Loosening the Grip: A Handbook of Alcohol Information (Book with Healthquest 4.1 CD-ROM and Powerweb) with CDROM

Loosening the Grip: A Handbook of Alcohol Information (Book with Healthquest 4.1 CD-ROM and Powerweb) with CDROM Cover

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Publisher Comments:

This text offers a thorough approach to understanding alcohol, its physical and psychological effects on an individual, and its emotional impact on the family. It is the only comprehensive, self-contained book intended to cover the range of psychological factors, physical complications, treatment options, and family concerns. The text is easy to read and covers a broad range of situations, making it suitable for academics, students, or families of alcoholics.
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Table of Contents

1. Alcohol

2. Alcohol and the Body

3. Medical Complications

4. Alcohol Dependence

5. Etiology of Alcohol Dependence

6. The Behavior of Alcohol Dependence

7. Effects of Alcohol problems in the Family

8. Evaluation and Treatment Overview

9. Treatment Techniques and approaches

10. Special Populations

11. Psychiatric Considerations

12. Other Drugs and Polydrug Abuse Syndrome

13. Odds 'n' Ends

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780072552409
Subtitle:
A Handbook of Alcohol Information (Book with Healthquest 4.1 CD-ROM and Powerweb) with CDROM
Author:
Copans, Stuart A.
Author:
Copans, Stuart A.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Physical Education
Subject:
Alcoholism
Subject:
Nursing - Nutrition
Subject:
Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism
Edition Number:
7
Publication Date:
June 2002
Binding:
Paper Textbook
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
630
Dimensions:
9.22x7.44x.99 in. 2.20 lbs.
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