Product Description

Problem Drinking aims to bridge the wide gap that exists between the modern, scientific account of the nature of alcohol problems, and the popular understanding of the subject. In particular, it presents detailed evidence and arguments against the commonly accepted view that 'alcoholism' is best regarded as a disease. Instead, it outlines an alternative approach to alcohol problems, based on the premise that they are best seen as examples of socially learned behaviour. In the third edition, the authors have brought the book up to date by covering the major developments that have taken place in recent years, in particular in the field of genetics. The book is also one of the first to discuss the results and recommendations of the 5 year long Project MATCH study, probably the most extensive alcohol study ever undertaken, the results of which are due to be published in 1997. The book provides a useful textbook for students undertaking courses in alcoholism, as part of psychology and psychiatry degrees, and provides practical advice for counsellors, social workers, and health promotion officers. Reviews of the 2nd edition '... a valuable and clearly written exposition of problem drinking...' British Journal of Psychiatry, 1990 'Certainly this book should provoke general practitioners to reassess their views about the problem and should be read by those people working in the field.' Family Practice, 1991

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #375864 in Books
• Published on: 1997-08-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

About the Author
Professor Nick Heather Newcastle City Health NHS Trust Northern Regional Alcohol & Drug Service Plummer Court Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UR Tel:0191 230 1300

Customer Reviews

A great start in the field of addiction work.
This is the easiest and most educational work ive had the pleasure to read in the line of my work in addiction.Its clear procise and to the point in explaining of the myths around treatment.Its academic without taking its self too seriously which i think a lot of authors loose touch with.It is academic but its got to be readable which this certainly is.I cant wait to read of more of the same.