Loosening the Grip: A Handbook of Alcohol Information with HealthQuest 4.1 CD ROM and PowerWeb - Online Learning Center Bind-In PasscardThis text offers a thorough approach to understanding alcohol, its physical and psychological effects on an individual, and its emotional impact on the family. It is the only comprehensive, self-contained book intended to cover the range of psychological factors, physical complications, treatment options, and family concerns. The text is easy to read and covers a broad range of situations, making it suitable for academics, students, or families of alcoholics. |
Contents
ALCOHOL | 1 |
Who drinks what when and where | 21 |
Health care and alcohol | 32 |
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