Alcoholism / Tamara L. Roleff, book editor.
| Other author | Roleff, Tamara L., 1959- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, |
| Description | 130 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Issues that concern you Issues that concern you. ^A999559 |
| Contents | Alcoholism is a disease / Mark Lender -- Alcoholism is not a disease / Gene Heyman, interviewed by Charlie Gillis -- Alcoholism is a serious problem for teens / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General -- The extent of teen alcoholism is exaggerated / David J. Hanson -- Binge drinking by college students is a serious problem / Joseph A. Califano -- The extent of "binge drinking" on campus is not increasing / Robert J. Chapman -- There is a genetic predisposition to alcoholism / John Nurnberger, interviewed by Patrick Perry -- Nurture can overcome genetic predisposition to alcoholism / National Institutes of Health -- Alcoholics have a natural tolerance for alcohol / Jim Atkinson -- A natural tolerance for alcohol is not what causes alcoholism / Stanton Peele -- The drinking age should be lowered / John McCardell -- The drinking age should not be lowered / Laura Dial -- Alcoholics anonymous is effective in treating alcoholism / Richard S. Sandor -- Alcoholics anonymous is ineffective in treating alcoholism / Saint Jude Retreat House -- Combining alcoholics anonymous with clinical treatment is effective in treating alcoholism / Helen Buttery. |
| Abstract | Explores the issues surrounding alcoholism. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-125) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009050760 |
| ISBN | 9780737747423 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0737747420 (hbk.) |
| Stock number | 1304575 QBI |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |