The Treatment of Drinking Problems: A Guide for the Helping Professions

Edwards, Griffith; Marshall, E. Jane; Cook, Christopher C.

ISBN 10: 0521497930 / ISBN 13: 9780521497930

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Treatment of Drinking Problems: A Guide for the Helping Professions
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521497930
• ISBN 13: 9780521497930
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

This third edition represents the further development of a highly successful clinical text which has been acclaimed internationally. Two new authors bring strong additional expertise to the writing team, and the unique feature of this book remains its ability to address the realities of the clinical world directly while offering an authoritative review of the research literature. Extensively revised throughout, of particular note are completely new chapters covering alcohol as a drug, causes of excessive drinking, drinking problems and the life course, and a new look at both the physical complications associated with alcoholism and the organisation of treatment services. The authors adeptly address the everyday needs of the clinical front-line through presentations which are enlivened through personal clinical experience and illustrated by case vignette. A classic text in its field, this comprehensive and timely new edition will ensure its continued popularity.

Book Description

The third edition of an internationally acclaimed clinical text. The unique feature of this book remains its ability to address clinical reality practically and also offer authoritative review of the research literature. Extensively revised throughout including two totally new chapters, this classic text is ensured of continued popularity.