The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse examines the history of alcohol and alcoholism, providing detailed information about alcohol abuse and dependence. It explains the process by which alcohol dependence emerges, contributing factors, how to recognize alcohol dependence, what treatments are available, and the health impact if it is left untreated. Topics covered include the environmental and genetic factors for alcoholism, psychiatric illnesses associated with it, and the various social issues connected to alcohol use, ranging from lost work days to domestic violence. Appendixes include directories of national agencies and organizations, state agencies and organizations, child protective service agencies, mental health agencies, and statistics on alcohol use and abuse. Alcoholism And Alcohol Abuse......Page 2 Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 Entries A–z......Page 46 A......Page 48 B......Page 128 C......Page 140 D......Page 158 E......Page 177 F......Page 200 G......Page 205 H......Page 215 I......Page 218 K......Page 223 L......Page 224 M......Page 226 N......Page 238 O......Page 242 P......Page 245 R......Page 269 S......Page 272 T......Page 284 U......Page 300 V......Page 310 W......Page 313 Z......Page 316 Appendixes......Page 318 Appendix I......Page 319 Appendix Ii......Page 328 Appendix Iii......Page 335 Appendix Iv......Page 340 Appendix V......Page 346 Appendix Vi......Page 349 Appendix Vii......Page 351 Appendix Viii......Page 352 Appendix Ix......Page 354 Bibliography......Page 356 Index......Page 375 Examines history of alcoholism and provides detailed information about alcohol abuse and dependene. Discusses enevironmental and genetic factors that contribute to alcoholism. Appendixes include directories of national agencies and organizations. Topics include alcohol and the elderly, alcohol-related child neglect and abuse, psychiatric disorders, adolescents and drinking, and more A collection of comprehensive resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns. It provides an objective overview of the essential facts and wider social ramifications that have been established by experts about the afflictions covered. Presents an A to Z reference to procedures and topics related to alcoholism and alcohol abuse, including how to recognize alcohol dependence, what treatments are available, and the health impact if alcoholism is left untreated. Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction: A History of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence; Entries A-Z; Appendixes; Bibliography; Index.