Alcoholism: The Facts

by Distinguished University Professor Donald W Goodwin M.D.

Discusses the effects of alcohol on the body and on behavior, describes the symptoms of alcoholism, and recommends methods for treating addiction

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Mental Health

144 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Sheri Fresonke Harper]

Explains the basics of alcoholism and how it affects the body, treatment, how some alcoholics are genetically inclined to alcoholism, the likelihood of mental illness in conjunction with alcoholism, and programs like abstinence, AA, and positive reinforcing behaviors to correct negative thinking.

[Micaela Martinez]

I learn that if someone are drinking has a lot of problems. in this book I can read that is no good idea to be in depresion if you are don't stat drinking try to find someone who you can talk. You can have better life if you are no alcoholic.

[Mike]

Good information. It takes the position that alcoholism is not a disease, which is contrary to the common position held my many physicians (and the Mayo Clinic). Still a good source on the topic.

[Edward L.]

This is, hands-down, the best and most up-to-date book about alcoholism I have read.