Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references 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.
Summary:
Explores the issues surrounding alcoholism. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
Series:
Issues that concern you Gale virtual reference library
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