EBOOK Alcoholism

The third edition of this successful Facts title was authored by the late Dr        Donald W. Goodwin, who wrote with a unique and engaging style defining alcoholism in        very human terms. Although much of Dr Goodwin's assessments of alcoholism still hold        true today, a great deal of progress has been made in the quest to better understand        the underlying causes of the disease. This fourth edition, written by a group of Dr        Goodwin's former colleagues, whilst retaining much of Dr Goodwin'soriginal material,        offering his unique perspective on alcoholism.The new edition includes updated        information about the effects of alcohol consumption on the body, a new section on        the particular sensitivity of women to the effects of drinking, and information and        advice relating to the consequences of alcohol abuse for the abusers, their families        and society.