Explores the issues surrounding alcoholism. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
130 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-125) and index
Contents:
Alcoholism is a disease / Mark Lender Alcoholism is not a disease / Gene Heyman, interviewed by Charlie Gillis Alcoholism is a serious problem for teens / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General The extent of teen alcoholism is exaggerated / David J. Hanson Binge drinking by college students is a serious problem / Joseph A. Califano The extent of "binge drinking" on campus is not increasing / Robert J. Chapman There is a genetic predisposition to alcoholism / John Nurnberger, interviewed by Patrick Perry Nurture can overcome genetic predisposition to alcoholism / National Institutes of Health Alcoholics have a natural tolerance for alcohol / Jim Atkinson A natural tolerance for alcohol is not what causes alcoholism / Stanton Peele The drinking age should be lowered / John McCardell The drinking age should not be lowered / Laura Dial Alcoholics anonymous is effective in treating alcoholism / Richard S. Sandor Alcoholics anonymous is ineffective in treating alcoholism / Saint Jude Retreat House Combining alcoholics anonymous with clinical treatment is effective in treating alcoholism / Helen Buttery
