Examines history of alcoholism and provides detailed information about alcohol abuse and dependene. Discusses enevironmental and genetic factors that contribute

Alcohol consumption goes to the very roots of nearly all human societies. Different countries and regions have become associated with different sorts of alcohol

This collection provides authoritative coverage of neurobiology of addiction, models of addiction, sociocultural perspectives on drug use, family and community

Examines alcohol abuse and alcoholism, a disease many feel cannot be cured, only arrested.

An A to Z reference containing over 400 entries with information on key issues related to child abuse.