Alcoholism / Tamara L. Roleff, book editor.

Other author Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoDetroit, MI : Greenhaven Press,
Description130 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 cm.
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SeriesIssues 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 123-125) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009050760
ISBN9780737747423 (hbk.)
ISBN0737747420 (hbk.)
Stock number1304575 QBI

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