Product Description

True alcoholism is one of the most destructive conditions possible for a family, bringing disruption, sadness, violence and even financial ruin. With the right determination and support, there are ways to beat it. Packed with practical advice and the latest information, this book finds solutions to alcoholism, binge drinking and other forms of alcohol abuse. Its easy-to-read style takes you step by step through diagnosing the problem; understanding its physical effects; breaking behavioural patterns and getting treatment. Support for children with alcoholic parents and guidance for those living with an alcoholic is also included. Whether it's you, or a friend or colleague with the problem or someone you love or live with, this book gives you all the information you need to stop the damage and chaos caused by problem drinking. There is a way to combat the problem and this book will surely help.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #170361 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 100 pages

Review
'Whatever the situation, this book will give some basic guidelines and advice to help people cope with the damage and chaos caused by problem drinking. --'Straight Talk, The Alcohol Concern Quarterly Magazine.

About the Author
Sam Harrington-Lowe has been a journalist since 1995 specialising in lifestyle titles. She has been the editor for three different magazines, and currently enjoys writing for a variety of publications. She lives in West Sussex and also has her own Brighton-based event management company which offers PR as well as corporate and private events all over the world. Sam has a vested interest in writing this book. As the daughter of an alcoholic mother who died when Sam was eighteen, she knows full well the problems and heartache associated with alcoholism. And with another younger member of the family now caught up in destructive drinking patterns as well, she is all too aware of the dangers of binge drinking and underage drinking, and the damage this can cause too. She hopes that this book might make a difference to anyone affected by alcohol abuse, whatever their situation, and certainly show them that they are not alone.

Customer Reviews

A Family guide
A brief, no nonsense, summative guide to this horrendous illness with some useful contact addresses. Can read in a couple of hours and a good starting point for someone trying to get to grips with understanding the nature of the illness. Doubt that it would be helpful for the sufferer ......and not sure what would be.