Alcoholism (The Facts Series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (783 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199231397 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Donald Goodwin is known worldwide for his extensive research into Alcoholism and its causes and effects.
recommended to anyone who has concerns about their own or someone else's drinking, who wants to understand what is going ona resource that teases out some of the complexities of alcohol use in society and of alcohol dependenceand the often conflicting issues around definition, aetiology and treatment. Chris Holmwood, Drug and Alcohol Services, South Australia
Goodwin, who wrote with a unique and engaging style defining alcoholism in very human terms. The new edition includes updated information about the effects of alcohol consumption on the body, a new section on the particular sensitivity of women to the effects of drinking, and information and advice relating to the consequences of alcohol abuse for the abusers, their families and society.. Donald W. This fourth edition, written by a group of Dr Goodwin's former colleagues, updates the content while maintaining the original flavour of Dr Goodwin's style. The third edition of this successful Facts title was authored by the late Dr. Although much of Dr Goodwin's assessments of alcoholism still hold true today, a great deal of progress has
Excellent comprehensive Excellent source Covers everything .. A superb and accessible look at a debilitating disorder. Dr Mitchell Earleywine Goodwin's accessible, effortless style, which he used so well in previous editions, carries the reader nicely through the intricacies of one of the world's most popular drugs and its associated disorders. Excerpts from literature and case studies provide a superb feel for the phenomenology of addiction. Numerous entertaining quotes appear from everyone from Kissinger to Humpty Dumpty. Goodwin provides a thorough look at alcohol itself, the problems associated with exces. Reader I found this book disturbing. The author defines alcoholism most narrowly: basically one must be completely out of control and not functioning on any level to qualify. This book will provide refuge for the functioning alcoholic who is looking for a source to support his denial. The author takes "problem drinking" very lightly, suggesting that it can and does cure itself at the drinker's will. Much of this book contradicts everything I have read or heard from all other s