Alcoholism

Book 2007

The personal, social, and psychological aspects of problem drinking are emphasized in this program. Alcoholism is defined, and the causes, signs, and symptoms of the condition described through the personal accounts of four recovering alcoholics. A documentary look at one hospital based rehabilitation program focuses attention on methods of treating the alcoholic.

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ISBN:

0737738324

Description:

142 pages ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-136) and index

Contents:

A near-death experience from alcohol / Koren Zailckas
From social drinker to alcoholic / Toren Volkmann
The challenges of living with an alcoholic mother / Rishon Roberts, as told to Sandy Fertman Ryan
My mother is an alcoholic / Cortney Philip
A lonely addict reaches out / Jean Thompson
The impact of codependency and addiction / Robert Burney
The death of my alcoholic daughter / George McGovern
The importance of a support system for addicts / The Advocate
A physician assistant's view of Alcoholics Anonymous / Mark Warnat
Diary of my first dry week / Joe Stone

LCCN:

2007024135

Control Number:

229115

Other Authors:

Karr, Justin

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