Alcohol: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment (Library of Addictive Drugs) (The Library of Addictive Drugs) - Softcover

<p>The definitive guide about the effects of alcohol on people, families, communities, and society. </p><p> Throughout history, and across cultures, alcohol has affected the fabric of society through abuse and addiction, contributed to violence and accidents, and caused injuries and health issues. In <em>Alcohol: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment</em>, Mark Rose and Cheryl Cherpitel examine the nature and extent of alcohol use in the United States, current treatment models and demographics, and the biology of alcohol, addiction, and treatment. </p><p> In separating fact from fiction, Rose and Cherpitel give context for understanding the alcohol problem by tracing its history and different uses over time, then offer an in-depth look at</p><ul><li> the latest scientific findings on alcohol's effects on individuals </li><li> the myths and realities of alcohol's impact on the mind </li><li> the societal impacts of alcohol abuse as a factor in violence and accidents </li><li> the pharmacology of pharmaceutical treatments for alcoholism </li><li> the history of treatment and current therapeutic treatment models</li></ul><p> Thoroughly researched and highly readable, <em>Alcohol</em> offers a comprehensive understanding of medical, social, and political issues concerning this legal, yet potentially dangerous, drug. </p>